Video game performers vote on contract that could end nearly 3-year battle over AI
ABC NewsWednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:02:23 AM
Voice actors and motion-capture performers in the video game industry are voting on a new contract that could finally resolve a long-running dispute over AI protections. The deal, negotiated by their union, SAG-AFTRA, includes safeguards against unchecked use of AI to replicate or replace human performances. Workers have until July 9 to cast their ballots—this could mark the end of a nearly three-year fight for fair terms in an industry where AI is rapidly changing the landscape.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about paychecks—it’s about setting ground rules before AI reshapes the creative process entirely. If approved, the contract could become a blueprint for how performers protect their work in an era where studios might prefer digital replicas over real people. For gamers, it could mean clearer boundaries between human artistry and AI-generated content in the games they love.
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