Elaine Low

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On Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA announced a deal with a tech company that allows actors to license their voices to be replicated by artificial intelligence for video games.

What’s in the SAG-AFTRA, Replica AI deal?

On Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA announced a deal with a tech company that allows actors to license their voices to be replicated by artificial intelligence for video games.

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SAG leadership turned away George Clooney and other A-listers who floated a plan they said could help bridge the two sides.

‘How social media should be’: Some teens are picking LinkedIn over other platforms

SAG leadership turned away George Clooney and other A-listers who floated a plan they said could help bridge the two sides.

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Last week, Hollywood executives publicly released their latest contract offer to WGA members, who did not react well.

What’s the latest in WGA and SAG-AFTRA negotiations?

Last week, Hollywood executives publicly released their latest contract offer to WGA members, who did not react well.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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