Description
We’re joined by our own Sarah Elmaleh, who is currently leading the SAG-AFTRA video-game actors’ strike as Chair of the union's Interactive Negotiating Committee. In this rare topical emergency episode, we discuss the urgency of securing basic protections for performers in the age of so-called “generative A.I.,” the power of collective action, and why this fight has existential stakes for video games as a commercial medium. Happy Labor Day!
Show Notes
Sarah Elmaleh
SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Official FAQ
SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements
SAG-AFTRA Tiered Budget Interactive Media Agreement
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