SAG-AFTRAChief Negotiator and National Executive DirectorDuncan Crabtree-Irelandis very happy withTaylor Swiftand not so happy with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
We spoke with Crabtree-Ireland today at New YorkComic-Conwhere he took the stagefor a panel about AI.
That is within our power.
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All we have to do is say no and stand up and stand together.
Just like their concept they had consensus for the writers guild.
The public statement from the CEOs in their press release from the AMPTP characterized our demands as excessive.
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But really we dont think they are.
The numbers theyve been using are wildly overstated.
Thats like saying that workers should be compensated for their work as a tax.
The reason that product exists is because of their work.
But each day that the strike goes on, thats becoming less and less possible.
How much consideration is the guild giving to this looming demand of the TV production schedule?
Their actions are what are delaying the progress of a resolution of this strike.
You havent heard about when talks will resume then?
Whats your take on the wholeTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourphenomenon at the box office this weekend?
Actors can promote any project that has an interim agreement.
Im thrilled that it has been so successful.
Taylor Swift is a member of SAG-AFTRA.
She has done a lot to help other artists in the industry.
AI is a such a fast and moving technology, is it even realistic to put guardrails in place?
Even if a deal is reached, the technology could outstrip the deal by weeks or months.
Im just wondering, can you comment on creating an evergreen plan for something thats changing so quickly?
The kinds of guardrails were looking to put around this technology arent dependent upon the development of the technology.
