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SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Consent and Compensation in 2026 Talks

5/6/2025

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SAG-AFTRA is taking a bold stand on AI issues as it gears up for the 2026 negotiations with streaming giants. Chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland insists on the importance of "consent and compensation" for AI usage. New contracts now restrict AI training on members' work, ensuring actors' rights are safeguarded and paving the way for a cooperative future between unions and studios.

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SAG-AFTRA is taking a bold stand on AI issues as it gears up for the 2026 negotiations with streaming giants. Chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland insists on the importance of "consent and compensation" for AI usage. New contracts now restrict AI training on members' work, ensuring actors' rights are safeguarded and paving the way for a cooperative future between unions and studios.