Now that the WGA and SAG strikes have finally come to an end, it's clear the conversation they started on AI's impact on labor is a big one. With so many people experiencing agita about what impacts AI might have on their own careers—are the robots coming for your job?—the wins and setbacks the Hollywood unions experienced as part of their negotiations will have ripple effects through other industries.
In this collection, you’ll find explainers for why writers and actors wanted AI stipulations in their contracts, some history about previous fights against automation, and some ideas about what the future of AI in Hollywood might look like.
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Angela Watercutter
Angela Watercutter is WIRED’s senior editor for culture. She writes a weekly column, The Monitor, dedicated to the intersection of tech and entertainment.