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SAG-AFTRA Pushes Protections Against AI Actors
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Sean Astin, president of SAG-AFTRA, used his appearance at CES 2026 to press for protections against AI-generated performers ahead of contract talks with the AMPTP in February 2026. He cited cases such as the AI actor Tilly Norwood and tools like OpenAI's Sora 2, urging costly penalties, royalties, and consent clauses to deter studio replacement. The move signals union-led bargaining tactics to preserve human acting jobs.
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