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WGA Slams Studios For Not Protecting Copyrighted Works Used In Generative AI Training Models: “Come Off The Sidelines”

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WGA blasts Hollywood studios for failing to protect writers' copyrighted works from being used to train AI models, accusing them of violating the Minimum Basic Agreement.
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  • WGA claims studios have 'harmed' its members by not addressing the use of their copyrighted works in AI training, a major issue impacting writers' livelihoods.
  • This showdown could escalate tensions between the WGA and major entertainment companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery, who are increasingly embracing AI technology.
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Writers Guild of America, Amazon Studios, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery
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