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SAG-AFTRA and Studios Begin Talks Amid AI Concerns

2/10/2026

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  • Negotiations begin February 13, 2026, between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers as contracts for writers and actors near expiration.
  • Since the 2023 strikes, production has slowed.
  • Generative artificial intelligence is a key issue in the talks.
  • Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, chief negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, emphasized the need for a fair deal.
  • The studio alliance expressed optimism about reaching an agreement that supports performers and industry stability.