The recent development in the video game industry marks a significant milestone for SAG-AFTRA, as the union secures AI protections in 80 video game deals. The union has been on strike against major game developers since July, advocating for fair and achievable provisions, including common sense AI protections.
This breakthrough demonstrates that SAG-AFTRA’s provisions are fair and achievable, as many game developers have signed the union’s tiered-budget or interim agreements. These agreements provide employment opportunities to union members during the work stoppage and signal that the terms are reasonable, feasible, and sustainable for businesses.
Some of the notable supporters include Little Bat Games, Francisco Gonzalez, and Jeremy Stieglitz, development director at Studio Wildcard. They have expressed their support for SAG-AFTRA actors during this strike, emphasizing the importance of protecting human interests and top-tier talent.
The National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, applauded the companies signing the agreements, stating that they preserve human art, ingenuity, and creativity in interactive storytelling. This development marks a new era for AI protections in the video game industry, as more companies recognize the importance of fair union contracts and protecting the talent that brings their games to life.
The recent development in the video game industry marks a significant milestone for SAG-AFTRA, as the union secures AI protections in 80 video game deals. The union has been on strike against major game developers since July, advocating for fair and achievable provisions, including common sense AI protections.
This breakthrough demonstrates that SAG-AFTRA’s provisions are fair and achievable, as many game developers have signed the union’s tiered-budget or interim agreements. These agreements provide employment opportunities to union members during the work stoppage and signal that the terms are reasonable, feasible, and sustainable for businesses.
Some of the notable supporters include Little Bat Games, Francisco Gonzalez, and Jeremy Stieglitz, development director at Studio Wildcard. They have expressed their support for SAG-AFTRA actors during this strike, emphasizing the importance of protecting human interests and top-tier talent.
The National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, applauded the companies signing the agreements, stating that they preserve human art, ingenuity, and creativity in interactive storytelling. This development marks a new era for AI protections in the video game industry, as more companies recognize the importance of fair union contracts and protecting the talent that brings their games to life.