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SAG-AFTRA Backs Trump’s AI Policy to Protect Creators

3/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s AI policy framework is endorsed by SAG-AFTRA to protect creativity.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said performances and likenesses should not be used without consent.
The union supports court adjudication for disputes over unauthorized AI training on copyrighted works.
The Motion Picture Association backs the framework.
The union also calls on Congress to pass the bipartisan NO FAKES Act to prevent digital replica abuse.

History

Historical Context

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), enacted in 1998, aimed to protect digital content amid rising internet copyright issues. Today, SAG-AFTRA advocates for the NO FAKES Act to address unauthorized AI use, emphasizing consent for likenesses. This ongoing struggle reflects historical tensions between technological advancements and intellectual property rights, potentially reshaping future legal frameworks and industry practices.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s AI policy framework is endorsed by SAG-AFTRA to protect creativity.
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said performances and likenesses should not be used without consent.
The union supports court adjudication for disputes over unauthorized AI training on copyrighted works.
The Motion Picture Association backs the framework.
The union also calls on Congress to pass the bipartisan NO FAKES Act to prevent digital replica abuse.

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