Actors union Equity said it was ‘at the forefront of the fight to ensure working people are protected from artificial intelligence misuse’.

TV and film performers are to vote on strike action over scanning for artificial intelligence (AI).

Actors union Equity is to hold the vote – from December 4 to December 18 – on whether members are prepared to refuse to be digitally scanned on set in order to secure adequate AI protections.

The union is also in negotiations with the Producers Alliance For Cinema And Television (Pact), the trade body for independent production and distribution companies, to determine a new agreement to set minimum pay, terms and conditions for actors, dancers and stunt performers.

The groups are also negotiating over protecting performers’ rights when it comes to wo

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