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In the inaugural episode of The Navigator, hosted by Graeme Spicer, the podcast delves into the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike against major video game companies. The episode features an interview with Zeke Alton, a key member of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Negotiating Committee.
Topics include the history and evolution of video game negotiations, core issues such as artificial intelligence and biometric data use, safety standards, and fair compensation. Zeke emphasizes the existential nature of the fight, aiming to protect performers' rights in an industry heavily influenced by AI. They call for solidarity among voice actors and provide resources for staying informed and involved in the ongoing negotiations.
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Welcome to The Navigator Podcast
01:01 Background on the SAG AFTRA Strike
01:43 Understanding the Interactive Media Agreement
02:06 Historical Context of Video Game Strikes
04:06 Current Negotiation Issues
06:05 AI and Performer Protections
09:46 Developers' Stance and Interim Agreements
12:13 Legal and Contractual Nuances
13:27 How Voice Actors Can Stay Informed
20:22 The Core of the Dispute: AI and Mocap
22:55 Conclusion and Call to Action
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the inaugural episode of The Navigator, hosted by Graeme Spicer, the podcast delves into the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike against major video game companies. The episode features an interview with Zeke Alton, a key member of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Negotiating Committee.
Topics include the history and evolution of video game negotiations, core issues such as artificial intelligence and biometric data use, safety standards, and fair compensation. Zeke emphasizes the existential nature of the fight, aiming to protect performers' rights in an industry heavily influenced by AI. They call for solidarity among voice actors and provide resources for staying informed and involved in the ongoing negotiations.
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Welcome to The Navigator Podcast
01:01 Background on the SAG AFTRA Strike
01:43 Understanding the Interactive Media Agreement
02:06 Historical Context of Video Game Strikes
04:06 Current Negotiation Issues
06:05 AI and Performer Protections
09:46 Developers' Stance and Interim Agreements
12:13 Legal and Contractual Nuances
13:27 How Voice Actors Can Stay Informed
20:22 The Core of the Dispute: AI and Mocap
22:55 Conclusion and Call to Action
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.