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== SAG-AFTRA Reaches Four-Year Deal with Studios, Securing New AI Guardrails == | == SAG-AFTRA Reaches Four-Year Deal with Studios, Securing New AI Guardrails == | ||
On '''May 3, 2026''', the '''Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA)''' reached a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios, securing new protections around the use of artificial intelligence. While not yet officially ratified, the deal reportedly includes a sizable contribution to the union's pension fund, increased streaming residuals, and new AI guardrails governing how performers' likenesses and performances can be digitally replicated.<ref name=" | On '''May 3, 2026''', the '''Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA)''' reached a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios, securing new protections around the use of artificial intelligence. While not yet officially ratified, the deal reportedly includes a sizable contribution to the union's pension fund, increased streaming residuals, and new AI guardrails governing how performers' likenesses and performances can be digitally replicated.<ref name="deadline-sag">[https://deadline.com/2026/05/sag-aftra-studios-reach-new-bigger-deal-amptp-1236879157/ Deadline: SAG-AFTRA and Studios Reach New Deal with AI Guardrails]</ref><ref name="deadline-sag">[https://deadline.com/2026/05/sag-aftra-studios-reach-new-bigger-deal-amptp-1236879157/ Deadline: SAG-AFTRA and Studios Reach New Deal with AI Guardrails]</ref> | ||
The deal follows a similar agreement struck by the Writers Guild approximately one month prior, and comes as both unions have made AI regulation a central priority in contract negotiations. The agreement represents a significant milestone in establishing industry-wide AI standards for performance rights. | The deal follows a similar agreement struck by the Writers Guild approximately one month prior, and comes as both unions have made AI regulation a central priority in contract negotiations. The agreement represents a significant milestone in establishing industry-wide AI standards for performance rights. | ||