SAG-AFTRA Signs Interim AI Agreements with 80 Gaming Studios

Union Members Receive Protection and Opportunity

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) recently announced the signing of interim agreements with 80 gaming studios regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the production of video games.

These agreements provide important protections and opportunities for union members, including the right to negotiate fair compensation for the use of their likeness and performances in AI-generated content.

Key Provisions of the Agreements

The interim agreements cover a wide range of issues related to the use of AI in video games, including:

• Compensation: SAG-AFTRA members will receive fair compensation for the use of their likeness and performances in AI-generated content.
• Transparency: Studios must disclose to actors when AI is being used in the production of a game.
• Creative Control: Actors have the right to review and approve the use of their likeness and performances in AI-generated content.
• Training Data: Studios must obtain consent from actors before using their likeness or performances to train AI systems.

Benefits of the Agreements

The interim agreements provide a number of benefits for SAG-AFTRA members, including:

• Protection: The agreements protect actors from the unauthorized use of their likeness and performances in AI-generated content.
• Fair Compensation: Actors will receive fair compensation for the use of their work in AI-generated content.

The interim agreements are a significant step forward for the protection of actors' rights in the age of AI. They provide a framework for the fair use of AI in video games and ensure that actors are compensated fairly for their work.

As the use of AI in the entertainment industry continues to grow, it is important for unions like SAG-AFTRA to continue to advocate for the rights of their members.