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yurilowenthal.bsky.social • 50 days ago

In case anyone needed a reminder…

It's 2025 and SAG-AFTRA is still on strike for a fair Interactive contract that provides adequate consent and compensation when generative AI uses our voices and likenesses in video games #sagaftrastrong #levelupthecontract

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darkattack.bsky.social•50 days ago

Disgusting industry.

Hell, even Netflix used Christopher Nolan's AI voice for some advertistment without his permission. Why are they asking for the existence of Skynet?

zenonqwerty.bsky.social•49 days ago

You shouldn't expect anything God from Netflix after "cuties"

darkattack.bsky.social•49 days ago

True

darksidestraxus.bsky.social•50 days ago

You'd be surprised how many folks still believe that the strike ended months ago because a random YouTuber said so in a video.

yurilowenthal.bsky.social•49 days ago

It was enough to kill a Rolling Stone interview about it that I had contributed to.

alexdugasz.bsky.social•49 days ago

Simply put, I will never play or watch anything that disrespects voice actors and artists in such a way. No one working in the industry should have their work stolen nor have to go every contract with a fine toothed comb to ensure it doesn't happen either. Keep art human.

rezeed.bsky.social•49 days ago

I would make a Megaman or Persona Joke while making a jab against AI, but I am not clever enough despite how fitting it would be.

blackngreen.bsky.social•49 days ago

As a lover of games, I’m sad that this will either lead to delays or non-union actors in some future titles (though as a fan of MegaMan 8’s VO, it does seem like it could have some hilarious consequences). Whatever the case, I’m proud of all of you for sticking to it. You’re a good man, Lowenthal.

yurilowenthal.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thanks, Andrew. As a photographer yourself, I can imagine you’re a little concerned with the same issues.

blackngreen.bsky.social•49 days ago

As a photographer, an illustrator, and a consumer of media, I find it all deeply unsettling which is one of the reason I transitioned out of the freelance space a decade ago.

zoomzeta.bsky.social•49 days ago

Jesus that has seriously that long. Hasn't it?

pastaparade.bsky.social•49 days ago

Its why im still boycotting and supporting the strike

zachfuture.bsky.social•49 days ago

They're playing a ridiculous game of chicken, and yet, I still stand with you.

monkeyboy1337.bsky.social•49 days ago

Still? I thought they sorted all of that out?

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