Earlier this month, the tech company unveiled its Meta Movie Gen suite that can produce video and audio, and says it is seeking feedback from creatives.
SAG/AFTRA folded when it came to the AI question. The directors have language in their contract that says only a human can be a director. Same with the writers. Fran buckled under with that language when it came to actors. Not sure what the animators are gonna do.
Like the writers and actors strikes of last year and the ongoing video game performer walkout, animation workers say this negotiation is critical to the fate of their industry.