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Equity Seeks Protections Against On-Set Scanning
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Equity is asking its 7,000 film and TV members in an indicative ballot to refuse on-set scanning, with votes concluding Thursday; actors Harriet Walter and Hugh Bonneville urged a 'yes' vote. The ballot, part of two-year negotiations with producer trade body Pact, seeks contractual AI guardrails and could trigger a statutory ballot and potential strike action if unresolved.
Key Points
- 1Calls 7,000 Equity film and TV members to refuse on-set scanning via indicative ballot.
- 2Highlights two-year negotiation impasse with Pact, driving demand for contractual AI guardrails.
- 3Signals potential statutory ballot and strike threat, forcing producers to change data consent practices.
Scoring Rationale
Union ballot signals tangible industry response to AI; impact limited by non-binding indicative vote and UK film/TV scope.
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