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SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild)

SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild)
The latest news and top stories on SAG-AFTRA. A prominent Los Angeles and New York-based American labour union, SAG-AFTRA is dedicated to securing robust protections, wages and working conditions for media artists. Formed in 2012 from the merger of Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, it represents approximately 170,000 professionals including actors, journalists and recording artists. Its main activities involve collective bargaining, advocating for members’ rights and addressing industry challenges like AI’s impact on jobs. The union is significant for its role in protecting and expanding opportunities for media professionals worldwide.
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‘How gross’: AI actor Tilly Norwood sparks outrage in Hollywood

The 20-something fictional character has drawn fire from actors, while SAG-AFTRA says creativity should remain ‘human-centred’.

Is AI killing voice dubbing? Industry insiders ‘feel threatened’

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Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan films to get AI reboots in China. But not all agree

Plans to use AI to revitalise 100 kung fu classics such as Police Story and Fist of Fury show a gulf in attitudes between China and the US.

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