SAG-AFTRA Video Game Performers Strike Over AI Protections

Union demands safeguards against AI misuse after 18 months of negotiations with major gaming companies fail to reach agreement.

The strike began on Friday after negotiations with companies like Activision and EA stalled over AI issues.
SAG-AFTRA seeks clear and enforceable language to protect performers from AI replacing their work.
Union president Fran Drescher emphasized the need for fair AI terms to prevent exploitation of voice and motion capture artists.
The strike impacts major gaming publishers and could have long-term implications for the industry.
Support for the strike has been voiced by prominent figures in the gaming community, highlighting the importance of human actors.