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Americans Have a Feeling That Democracy Is Being Protected With this Latest Trump Indictment, Let’s Move Forward with A Speedy and Fair Trial

  • By admin
  • August 7, 2023

Out of all the criminal indictments former President Donald Trump faces, this latest one brought by the Justice Department this week charging Trump of conspiring [Read More…]

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The Writers-Actors Strike Is Illuminating the Debate on the Role AI Is Having in All Industries, Including the Media

  • By admin
  • August 7, 2023
On July 14, 2023, a historic event unfolded as members of the esteemed Hollywood actors' union, SAG-AFTRA, stood shoulder to shoulder with screenwriters, forming a resolute picket line outside Amazon Studios in Los Angeles, California. This marked the commencement of an actors' strike, representing a significant milestone in the entertainment industry. Notably, SAG-AFTRA, renowned for advocating the rights of actors and other media professionals, joined forces with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) workers, who had been engaged in a determined strike against the Hollywood studios for three months. This joint walkout, a rare occurrence not witnessed since 1960, underscores the magnitude of the situation. The collaboration between SAG-AFTRA and WGA intensifies the impact of the strike, with the potential to bring Hollywood productions to a complete standstill. As writers persist in their ongoing protest against the studios, the addition of actors amplifies their collective voice, bolstering the strength of their demands. This development is poised to disrupt the intricate ecosystem of filmmaking, as both actors and writers play vital roles in the creative process. The repercussions of this unified stand reverberate throughout the industry, posing formidable challenges to the production of films and television shows.

While AI has been replacing lower-skilled jobs in multiple industries, AI is getting its first powerful and organized resistance in the ongoing Writers Guild of [Read More…]