Bloomberg Technology·2 min read

Actors Union Is Bargaining for ‘Tilly Tax’ On AI Film Characters

SAG-AFTRA pushes for AI regulation via collective bargaining.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in the film industry, SAG-AFTRA is advocating for a 'Tilly Tax' on AI-generated characters to ensure fair compensation and regulation. Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland highlighted the effectiveness of collective bargaining as a means to address the challenges posed by AI technology during a recent AFL-CIO workers’ summit in Washington.

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    SAG-AFTRA is advocating for a 'Tilly Tax' on AI-generated film characters.

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    Duncan Crabtree-Ireland emphasized the role of collective bargaining in regulating AI.

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