Overview

• SAG-AFTRA, the major actors' union, has struck a deal with Replica Studios, allowing for the creation of AI replicas of actors' voices for use in video games and other media.
• The agreement includes provisions for actors to license their voices to Replica, negotiate the use of their digital doubles, and opt out of the agreement in the future.
• Despite claims that the agreement was approved by affected members, several prominent video game actors have publicly criticized the deal, stating they were not consulted.
• The backlash highlights ongoing concerns within the industry about the ethical use of AI in video games and the potential for AI to replace human actors.
• Details about how compensation and crediting will work, as well as how data will be stored and shared, remain unclear.