Union of UK actors votes on vote on AI protections amid fears over digital rights
Dec 17, 2025 #UnitedKingdom #UKActors #Equity
The UK actors’ union is holding a ballot on the use of artificial intelligence in the film and
Dec 17, 2025 #UnitedKingdom #UKActors #Equity
The UK actors’ union is holding a ballot on the use of artificial intelligence in the film and television industries.
Members are being asked whether they would agree to being digitally scanned on set.
The scans could be used to create digital replicas for future productions.
Critics warn existing safeguards are insufficient to protect performers’ rights.
There are concerns that likenesses could be reused without clear consent or fair pay.
The debate highlights growing tensions over the role of AI in the creative industries.
Union members are being urged to consider the long-term impact on their work.
Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports.
Adrian Monck is a Senior Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Technology.
He joins us live from Geneva to discuss this.
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