On the eve of the scheduled resumption of negotiations on the video game contract, SAG-AFTRA has announced that more than 120 games from 49 companies have now signed the union’s tiered-budget or interim agreements.

Significantly, these contracts contain the same common-sense, foundational A.I. protections that SAG-AFTRA members are asking for in the Interactive Media Agreement — demonstrating that the provisions are fair and achievable, and providing employment opportunities to members during the work stoppage.

“Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask — and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree. They are happy to embrace fundamental, ethical guidelines around this tool - alongside equitable accommodation of it - in order to collaborate with professional talent. And talent are likewise eager and delighted to partner with companies that respect them,” said Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Chair Sarah Elmaleh.