The Writers Guild of America, representing scriptwriters in Hollywood, is sending its members to the picket line starting today, declaring that its members are facing an “existential crisis” in terms of wages and job opportunities. This has happened before and it always seems to be worked out eventually. (The last Writers Guild strike lasted 100 days.) But perhaps this time it’s going to be different. Emerging technologies have significantly changed the way the entertainment industry operates, including how it is monetized. And as with almost everything else in the world this year, the advent of Artificial Intelligence may further erode the traditional Hollywood operating model. A friend of mine who is an officer in the Guild described the move as “pencils down” this week. (Associated Press)Read More
Hollywood writers’ strike vs. AI
