SAG-AFTRA Says Video Game Talks Still Stuck on AI, Two Sides Remain 'Frustratingly Far Apart'

In an update on the progress of negotiations with video game developers on Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA says the two sides are still "frustratingly far apart," and so-called artificial intelligence is the culprit. The guild has been on strike against a consortium of major developers since July. According to SAG-AFTRA, a recent proposal submitted by the major video game makers was filled with "alarming loopholes that will leave our members vulnerable to A.I. abuse." The union says developers are demanding the right to use "all past performances and any performance they can source from outside . . .