Writers Strike for Higher Pay and Working Conditions as Streaming Disrupts Industry

• Late-night talk shows and other programs that rely on topical writers immediately went dark.
• The strike may cut short TV seasons, delay movies, and postpone awards shows.
• The union is seeking minimum pay and staffing levels, more compensation for streaming, and limits on the use of artificial intelligence.
• The walkout reflects growing economic anxieties in Hollywood's freelance circles.
• Studios say they offered generous pay increases but can't meet all the union's demands.

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