'Artists should have a choice.' WME opts clients out of Sora update as AI anxiety deepens

Los Angeles Times - TechMonday, October 6, 2025 at 7:50:16 PM
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WME, a major Hollywood talent agency, has decided to opt all of its clients out of the latest update for OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora. This decision reflects growing anxiety among actors regarding the potential impact of AI on their job opportunities. As the entertainment industry grapples with the rapid advancement of AI technologies, this move highlights the ongoing concerns about how these innovations might affect creative professions and the future of work in Hollywood.
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