SAG-AFTRA Secures Deal with Replica Studios to Regulate AI Voice Usage in Gaming

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with generative AI firm Replica Studios. The Hollywood union, representing performers including voice artists, aims to regulate the integration of artificial intelligence into gaming. The deal allows Replica Studios to create digital replicas of actors’ voices with explicit consent, giving voice talent control over the use of their AI voice doubles and ensuring fair compensation. While a significant step, the agreement does not address concerns related to large language models, leaving negotiations ongoing for comprehensive agreements in the gaming industry. (Source: Cryptopolitan)