Hollywood Video Game Artists Mobilize for AI Safeguards
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES — In a major labor movement, Hollywood video game artists are organizing protests over the perceived indifference of major video game companies to safeguarding voice actors and motion capture professionals from the uncontrolled use of artificial intelligence. This protest is the first major labor action following a recent strike authorization by voice and motion capture personnel. The class action stems from prolonged deliberations, lasting more than 18 months, with major industry players such as Activision, Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Co. Those discussions focused on securing new contractual protections against the exploitation of AI in interactive…
