
"Controversial SAG-AFTRA AI Voice Deal Rattles Gaming Industry"
SAG-AFTRA, a prominent labor union, has faced backlash for striking a deal with AI voice studio Replica Studios, allowing for the creation and licensing of digital replicas of voice actors' voices for video games. The decision has sparked outrage among industry professionals, who feel betrayed and excluded from the process, raising concerns about the future of voice acting in gaming and the impact of AI technology on their livelihoods.