

How AI in Video Games is Affecting Performers
Sep 13, 2024
Mandalit del Barco, an NPR correspondent focusing on the entertainment industry, and Alberto Menache, a motion capture artist and co-founder of NPCx, explore the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike against video game companies. They discuss the fight for protections against unauthorized AI replicas, emphasizing the importance of consent, transparency, and fair compensation. The conversation highlights the critical role of voice actors, the implications of generative AI on creativity, and the necessity for solidarity among performers in an evolving industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Voices in the Digital Realm
02:56 • 11min
Impact of AI and Labor Strikes in the Video Game Industry
13:33 • 2min
Navigating the Video Game Strike
15:12 • 17min
Navigating Strikes and AI Challenges in the Video Game Industry
31:43 • 4min
Voices in the Age of AI
35:14 • 10min
Navigating the Intersection of AI and Labor in Entertainment
45:42 • 2min
AI and the Artistic Landscape
48:00 • 4min
Exploring the Impact of AI on Video Game Performers
51:47 • 3min