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Why did it take 5 months to solve the Writers’ Strike?
Sep 25, 2023
Exploring the recent resolution of the Writers' Strike after a 5-month negotiation, the role of AI in the strike settlement and its impact on writers, and the unresolved financial issues faced by studios and streaming services.
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- The writers' strike resolution includes commitments by studios to hire a minimum number of writers on most television shows and address concerns about employment and compensation.
- The agreement acknowledges the impact of AI on the industry, ensuring that only humans can be credited as writers and placing limitations on the use of AI-generated scripts by studios.
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Writers' Strike Resolution
The writers' strike is over, as an agreement has been reached between the studios and the writers. While the agreement is subject to ratification by the broader guild, it is expected to be approved in the next couple of weeks. The exact timing of the writers' return to work is uncertain, but by early to mid-October, productions that only require writers could resume. This resolution sets the stage for a potential deal with the actors as well.
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