World leaders sign Gaza deal + Hollywood’s too perfect star

Tuesday Headlines: Donald Trump signs Gaza ceasefire deal with world leaders in Egypt, AFP say its investigating Lydia Thorpe over ‘burn down Parliament House’ comment, Victoria’s become Australia’s car theft capital, alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant infections and an Aussie council has $1.9m stolen by crime gang using AI.

Deep Dive: AI-generated actors are no longer a future threat - they’re already here, reshaping the entertainment industry from the inside out. 

From invisible data scraping to disappearing jobs on set, these digital performers are changing how content is made and consumed. And while studios might save millions, not everyone is clapping. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with NSW Equity Vice-President of MEAA, Jacqui Duncan, about how Australia’s creatives are fighting back, what protections are (and aren’t) in place, and why this moment could define the future of the industry. 

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