Video Game Performers Strike Over AI Use
Major publishers like Take-Two and EA expected to avoid significant disruption due to in-house studios and long development cycles.
- SAG-AFTRA members protest AI's role in replicating performers' likenesses without fair compensation.
- Games in development before September 2023, including 'GTA 6,' are exempt from the strike.
- The strike highlights ongoing concerns about AI in the entertainment industry.
- Analysts predict minimal impact on major game releases due to the strike.
- Union calls for solidarity, urging members not to cross picket lines even for non-struck games.