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SAG-AFTRA Ratifies Contracts That Limit Use of AI Voices in Animated TV Shows


SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly ratified two contracts for voice acting in animated TV shows, putting limits on the use of artificial intelligence.

SAG-AFTRA announced Friday that members have ratified new three-year contracts for voice actors who work on animated TV shows. As with the TV/Theatrical deal, the animation agreements provide for consent and compensation for the use of “digital replicas” to recreate an actor’s voice. The deal also requires that the studios give the union notice every time they create a synthetic voice.

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