Video game performers have announced a strike following disagreements over AI concerns in their latest contract with video game companies.
called for a strike against video game companies on Thursday after more than a year of bargaining for a new contract for video game performers. The strike, tied to the Interactive Media Agreement, goes into effect Friday at midnight.
“We’re not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse A.I. to the detriment of our members,” SAG-AFTRA presidentwrote in a statement. “Enough is enough. When these companies get serious about offering an agreement our members can live — and work — with, we will be here, ready to negotiate.”
“Frankly, it’s stunning that these video game studios haven’t learned anything from the lessons of last year – that our members can and will stand up and demand fair and equitable treatment with respect to A.I., and the public supports us in that,” he wrote.against video game companies if a deal is not reached. As of Saturday, the parties remained “far apart” on their proposals around A.I. projections, according to a press release.
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