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What’s the Kennection? #88
What’s the Kennection? #88
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-11-12 21:23
Hollywood AI backlash: What striking writers and actors fear about tech replacing roles
Hollywood AI backlash: What striking writers and actors fear about tech replacing roles
Hollywood’s actors and writers have both gone on strike for the first time since 1960 to protest against a number of decisions by major studios that include not just job cuts but also a potentially unsettling future in which they could be replaced by artificial intelligence. The leaders of SAG-AFTRA, the Hollywood union representing 160,000 television and movie actors, went on strike on Thursday, joining the industry’s screenwriters who have already been picketing for over 70 days. Among the many issues flagged by both the writers and actors in the protests has been how generative AI tools could replace their roles in the industry. Over the last decade, AI has found several uses in the movie and television industry, from de-aging actors, analysing patterns and behaviours of viewers on streaming platforms, bringing back the voices of late actors and even helping stitch together entire movie trailers. One of the proposals, as explained by SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, feels like it is straight out of dystopian science fiction series Black Mirror. During a press conference on Thursday, Mr Crabtree-Ireland alleged that a proposal from Hollywood studios was to use “groundbreaking AI” to scan background performers and only offer them a day’s pay while the companies get to own the scans and use them for any project they want. “This ‘groundbreaking’ AI proposal that they gave us yesterday, they proposed that our background performers should be able to be scanned, get one day’s pay, and their companies should own that scan, their image, their likeness and should be able to use it for the rest of eternity on any project they want, with no consent and no compensation,” the executive said. “If you think that’s a groundbreaking proposal, I suggest you think again,” Mr Crabtree-Ireland said. A statement from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), that represents the studios, claims the “groundbreaking AI” proposal “protects actors’ digital likenesses for SAG-AFTRA members”. “We are being victimized by a very greedy enterprise... The entire business model has been changed by streaming and AI If we don’t stand tall right now, we are all going to be in jeopardy,” the actors’ guild president Fran Drescher said on Thursday. Follow along here for real-time updates on the SAG-AFTRA strike Writers who have already been protesting since May have also sought assurances from studios that their jobs would not be threatened by AI. With the steady rise of online streaming services looking to rack up user subscriptions by churning out endless amounts of digital content, writers on strike have sought new pay structures, guaranteed periods of work as well as better discussions on the limits of AI use. Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) shared concerns that producers may seek to use AI to write scripts or at least use the technology to complete unfinished screenplays, and have also urged production houses to agree to safeguards around its usage. Screenwriters fear AI could be used to churn out a rough first draft with a few simple prompts and writers may then be hired after this initial step to punch such drafts up – albeit at a lower pay rate. Without further dialogue with studios, writers have raised concerns there could be a number of new ways that AI could be used to craft outlines for stories, fill in scenes and even come up with mock-up drafts. “There are ways it can be useful. But too many people are using it against us and using it to create mediocrity. They’re also in violation of copyright. They’re also plagiarizing,” Michael Winship, president of the WGA East, said in May. With these risks in mind, the WGA seeks more safeguards on how AI can be applied to the screenwriting process. Read More Hollywood actors and writers strike after ‘disgusting’ studios turn down deal. Here’s what it means for you Hollywood in historic shutdown as actors union joins writers strike: ‘The eyes of the world are upon us’ Cast of Oppenheimer walk out of UK premiere ahead of actors’ strike announcement What happens next as striking actors send Hollywood into meltdown? Issa Rae and Jamie Lee Curtis lead A-listers voicing support for actors strike Hollywood in historic shutdown as actors union joins writers strike
2023-07-14 13:53
Fentanyl ruled as the cause of death for Adam Rich, former 'Eight is Enough' child star
Fentanyl ruled as the cause of death for Adam Rich, former 'Eight is Enough' child star
The effects of fentanyl are considered the cause of death for Adam Rich, the child actor known as “America’s little brother” for his role on the hit family dramedy “Eight is Enough.”
2023-06-24 21:22
Adin Ross claims Drake reserved Dave and Buster's venue for his 23rd birthday bash: 'We're gonna do an eyebrow streak'
Adin Ross claims Drake reserved Dave and Buster's venue for his 23rd birthday bash: 'We're gonna do an eyebrow streak'
Adin Ross, a prominent streamer on Kick, revealed a surprise birthday gift from Drake for his 23rd birthday bash
2023-10-11 19:57
Shane MacGowan, folk-punk Pogues frontman, dies aged 65
Shane MacGowan, folk-punk Pogues frontman, dies aged 65
Shane MacGowan, songwriter and lead singer of Celtic folk-punk band The Pogues, has died aged 65 after a long illness...
2023-11-30 21:52
'Family Feud' celebrates Independence Day by recalling contestant’s major blunder that left Steve Harvey stunned
'Family Feud' celebrates Independence Day by recalling contestant’s major blunder that left Steve Harvey stunned
Steve Harvey asked, 'Based on its size, if your bottom was a planet, which one would it be?' and fans are not happy with the contestant's answer
2023-07-07 13:51
Gal Gadot confirms 'Wonder Woman 3' is happening
Gal Gadot confirms 'Wonder Woman 3' is happening
Gal Gadot confirmed (prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike) that "Wonder Woman 3" would be happening.
2023-08-03 03:19
Pedro Pascal drops by 'SNL' to help Bad Bunny nail his monologue
Pedro Pascal drops by 'SNL' to help Bad Bunny nail his monologue
Pedro Pascal appeared on the new episode of "Saturday Night Live" in a surprise cameo to help first-time host Bad Bunny get through his monologue.
2023-10-23 00:15
13 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Your Dog
13 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Your Dog
Reward your favorite four-legged friend for being a good dog all year with these pup-friendly purchases.
2023-11-29 02:49
The Anatomy Riots: When Americans Protested Grave Robbing by Taking to the Streets
The Anatomy Riots: When Americans Protested Grave Robbing by Taking to the Streets
In the 18th and 19th centuries, robbing graves of their corpses for dissection at medical schools was an all too common practice—and sometimes, enraged citizens rose up in protest.
2023-10-12 05:16
Who is Jesse Watters' ex-wife? 'The Five' host cheated on former partner with current wife Emma
Who is Jesse Watters' ex-wife? 'The Five' host cheated on former partner with current wife Emma
While Jesse Watters is currently happily married to his wife Emma Watters, at one point the two were only sharing an extramarital affair
2023-08-21 17:47
How much money does Kai Cenat make on Twitch? Streamer breaks down creator splits, reveals revenue secrets generated from $5 subscribers
How much money does Kai Cenat make on Twitch? Streamer breaks down creator splits, reveals revenue secrets generated from $5 subscribers
Kai Cenat broke down the revenue sharing model on Twitch and how much he earned from streaming on the platform
2023-07-19 19:25