UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI
Equity says vote signals strong opposition to AI use and readiness to disrupt productions unless protections are securedActors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being used by artificial intelligence in a pushback against AI in the arts.Members of the performing arts...
<p>Equity says vote signals strong opposition to AI use and readiness to disrupt productions unless protections are secured</p><p>Actors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being used by artificial intelligence in a pushback against AI in the arts.</p><p>Members of the performing arts union Equity were asked if they would refuse to be scanned while on set, a common practice in which actors’ likeness is captured for future use – with 99% voting in favour of the move.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/dec/18/equity-actors-vote-to-refuse-to-be-digitally-scanned-in-pushback-against-ai">Continue reading...</a>
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