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Equity Union Threatens Legal Action Over AI Rights

2/10/2025

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The UK actors' union, Equity, is taking a stand against major companies like BBC and Disney, threatening legal action for violating performers' rights in AI training. In a powerful open letter, Equity calls for fair licensing and insists on informed consent and compensation, striving to safeguard performers' data and rights in an era of rising AI challenges.

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The UK actors' union, Equity, is taking a stand against major companies like BBC and Disney, threatening legal action for violating performers' rights in AI training. In a powerful open letter, Equity calls for fair licensing and insists on informed consent and compensation, striving to safeguard performers' data and rights in an era of rising AI challenges.