TV and film performers to vote on industrial action over AI scanning

TV and film performers are to vote on industrial action over scanning for artificial intelligence (AI).

Actors union Equity is to hold the vote – from December 4 to December 18 – on whether members are prepared to refuse to be digitally scanned on set in order to secure adequate AI protections.

The union is also in negotiations with the Producers Alliance For Cinema And Television (Pact), the trade body for independent production and distribution companies, to determine a new agreement to set minimum pay, terms and conditions for actors, dancers and stunt performers.

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