What the Hollywood writers have agreed with the studios about AI From the WGA's summary (https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/summary-of-the-2023-wga-mba): 1) AI can’t write or rewrite literary material, and AI-generated material will not be considered source material under the MBA, meaning that AI-generated material can’t be used to undermine a writer’s credit or separated rights. 2) A writer can choose to use AI when performing writing services, if the company consents and provided that the writer follows applicable company policies, but the company can’t require the writer to use AI software (e.g., ChatGPT) when performing writing services. 3) The Company must disclose to the writer if any materials given to the writer have been generated by AI or incorporate AI-generated material. 4) The WGA reserves the right to assert that exploitation of writers’ material to train AI is prohibited by MBA or other law. [Note: members of the WGA will be voting on whether to accept the overall agreement between 2nd and 9th October.] |