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New guidance issued this week by the UK government highlights growing regulatory pressure that could influence how global studios approach generative tools
New guidance issued this week by the UK government highlights growing regulatory pressure that could influence how global studios approach generative tools
A recent update broadens the union’s focus beyond film and television, signaling where the next contract battles may emerge
Why a quiet end-title dispute matters more than any demo
Olivia Williams says actors need ‘nudity rider’-type controls for AI body scans
The actor-director says viral deepfakes mimicking her late father exploit grief and artistry, reigniting Hollywood’s fight over posthumous likeness rights.
The takedown draws a legal boundary between fandom and infringement, signaling how aggressively studios will guard signature voices and personalities in the conversational-AI era.
Voice performers across Europe—including veteran dub actor Boris Rehlinger—are mobilizing against the unregulated use of AI for content localization, arguing that emotion and nuance can’t be automated.
Matthew Lawrence, who starred alongside Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire, suggests resurrecting Williams’ iconic voice via AI for assistance technology, sparking heated debate over consent and posthumous portrayal.
Natasha Lyonne rallied over 400 industry figures to pressure the White House on AI copyright reform, pushing Hollywood to assert control over generative models and protect creator value.
Disney Channel alum Calum Worthy and veteran producer Russell Geyser unveil 2wai, a platform for users—including entertainers—to own AI chat avatars that mimic their likeness and voice across 40+ languages, aiming to beat deepfake risks.
Singer Jennie secures a legal win against a fraudster who impersonated her, exposing how AI-generated content can be weaponized to spread false celebrity claims and sell fabricated narratives.
Disney and Universal claim Midjourney’s AI has reproduced iconic characters without permission, marking a turning point in entertainment’s legal strategy against unsanctioned AI use.
SAG-AFTRA secures new AI safeguards for video game voice and motion-capture actors, signaling broader entertainment industry protections—and a blueprint for unions working alongside technology.
Billie Eilish clarifies that she was not present at the 2025 Met Gala, denouncing AI-generated images that falsely depicted her at the event and highlighting concerns over digital misinformation.
Advancements in AI technology have led to a surge in deepfake scams, with fraudsters impersonating celebrities to deceive and exploit fans—highlighting urgent concerns around trust, regulation, and digital identity.
The Marvel star says he’s ready to sue any studio or executive that uses his AI likeness without consent, joining a growing chorus of actors pushing back on digital replicas.
As AI tools generate more scripts, characters, and visuals, the entertainment industry faces mounting pressure to redefine ownership and protect creators in an increasingly synthetic storytelling era.
Multiple copyright infringement lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, filed by authors and The New York Times, have been consolidated in Manhattan federal court, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted materials to train AI systems
The U.S. Copyright Office's recent report emphasizes that human authorship is essential for copyright protection, outlining conditions under which AI-assisted works may qualify, and highlighting the adaptability of current laws to AI advancements
Writers in Hollywood are calling on studios to take legal action against AI firms that allegedly use their work without permission, highlighting growing concerns over intellectual property rights in the age of artificial intelligence.
Prominent figures in the entertainment industry, including Ben Stiller, Ron Howard, Cate Blanchett, and Chris Rock, are urging the Trump administration to enforce copyright laws that require AI companies to obtain permission and provide compensation when using artists' works to train artificial intelligence models.