SAG-AFTRA Members Deliberate Contract Merits and Hollywood's Future
Members of the SAG-AFTRA union are engaged in heated debate over the merits of a tentative deal reached with studios and streamers, particularly regarding the agreement's AI protections. While it is unusual for SAG-AFTRA members to vote against ratifying a deal, online forums have sparked uncertainty about the outcome of the ratification vote. Some members have expressed concerns about the contract's allowance for synthetic performers, the use of SAG-AFTRA performances to train AI tools, and consent requirements for actors. Union leaders argue that the AI protections are a starting point and negotiations will continue in the future. The results of the ratification vote will have implications for the union's leadership and member engagement.
