1st Amendment Group Project

 I side with actors and entertainers who want nothing but to have the rights to their own likeness; it feels like an invasion of privacy for there to be no control of AI that can take your face and voice and make you say and do things you would never do. This may contribute to the ruining of a perfectly fine reputation, perhaps someday being marked with disdain because somebody "saw what they (actors) did" and wasn't being told the truth of how what they witnessed was developed. While it is convenient to not have to pay anybody to do exactly what you want them to do as a director or large company, it's your working partners' loyalty that you are risking when using AI to essentially tell them, "there's no need for you."

The issue of AI is still so fresh and has not had a long history as we're currently making it with large headlining issues with SAG-AFTRA and AI software comp anies. "... it is too soon to predict even the roughest sketches of regulations to protect consumers and contain the risks that the technology poses to jobs, the spread of disinformation and security," (Kang, 2023). However, using BCLP's tracker of regulation bills for AI, when narrowed down to California where a majority of the entertainment industry does its business, AI regulation goes back to 2018. Though not to do with actors yet, it had to do with consumers and transparency. 

 The fear of AI originates from the idea that artificial intelligence would gain use and popularity to the point of it outweighing the need for real  actors, and  real  people. While other countries like China and the EU have come forward with propositions and laws regarding this issue, the US has been severely behind in its development of protections for actors.  In Oct. 2022, Biden's administration put out the "Blueprint For An AI Bill of Rights". On the White House website, Biden's blueprint points out AI being misused in ways that " threaten the rights of the American public." Taking this quote, it goes on to point out how not only are our rights threatened, but opportunities are limited. Noting the use of the word "opportunities", actors are struggling with the same thing in the field of AI being involved in the creative process. But, regardless of these plans that came out over a year ago, SAG-AFTRA is barely reaching deals for actors just t...

 One of the most specific concerns in the SAG-AFTRA strike is the use of AI. In this case, the use of technology to mimic an actor's face, body, voice, etc. To actors in the strike, this causes concern in terms of job opportunities. There have been dozens of creative works projecting the "what-if" factor of artificial intelligence seemingly taking over the world. It may not be as  Terminator -esque as an issue of robots with laser guns, but it does threaten the actors who put in the work to bring entertainment to us every day.  " ... it's unlikely that the writers who penned those sci-fi scripts, or the actors giving soul to a machine, ever thought that AI might represent a serious threat to their livelihoods,"  (Lawler, 2023).  The issue from the perspective of law lies within the actors' likeness. Their features, uniqueness, and talent, are all at threat when AI can generate and animate these individuals and take from them what they gave the industry. ...

Hello! My name is Cooper. I was born and raised in Fullerton, California, and have lived in Anaheim for the past year. I am finishing up my requirements for my AA-T in Communications at Mt. SAC and plan on transferring out to a Cal State. In my free time, I like to bird watch, bake bread and cakes, take pictures on my iPhone, and play piano. 

SAG-AFTRA Strike Background and Legal Issues: The SAG-AFTRA union's decision to initiate a strike in July 2023 has brought to light many legal and ethical concerns surrounding their ongoing disputes with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) regarding contract renewals. These concerns encompass various aspects such as economic fairness, residuals, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation within the production industry. One of the central issues at stake in this strike is the utilization of AI in production, specifically the AMPTP's proposal to employ background performers in scans without their consent or compensation, allowing for indefinite use of their likeness. By doing so, the AMPTP raises significant legal questions concerning the rights and compensations that should be afforded to AI performers. This contentious proposal has garnered widespread attention and ignited discussions about the boundaries and regulations needed when incorporating AI...

Introduction to the Issue The ongoing investigation focuses on the SAG-AFTRA strike and how it relates to the free speech and free press clause of the U.S. Constitution. With the entertainment industry increasingly embracing AI technologies, concerns about job stability, ethical technology usage, and the limits of free speech become prominent. This presents a distinctive challenge as technological progress clashes with established media standards and worker rights. From the perspective of an AI developer, the inclusion of artificial intelligence in media production provokes discussions regarding the boundaries of free speech within the context of the digital age. Developers may maintain that AI serves as a means to enhance creativity and expression, thus aligning with the principles of free speech. Nevertheless, there are valid concerns regarding how these technologies are utilized and their potential ramifications. If a SAG-AFTRA member is confronted with a strike, their primary conce...

 My name is Steven Valle , I was born in Fontana California in March of 2001. A weird thing about the day I was born is that it’s 03/02/01. I currently live in Rancho Cucamonga with my mom and my now my girlfriend. I have two cats , one with a mustache and one that’s all black. I am close to finishing and transferring to Cal Poly Pomona , and this is one of three classes that I need to finish in order to graduate. Until about a week ago  , I was working an overnight job at the Chevron gas station. I recently started work part time at Kohls but I hope to get a good paying internship position with my dad after graduating. My hobbies are things like working on projects, shooting , and snowboarding ; with snowboarding being the longest held hobby of mine. Although I do enjoy YouTube, other social media platforms don't particularly appeal to me. My current biggest goal is to give community college a last final push so I can graduate and move forward with my life.

  My name is Saraluz, or just Sara if that's easier to remember. I was born in Glendora, CA, and lived there for 14 years before I moved a town over to San Dimas, and I've been there ever since. I very much feel like a product of my environment, in the sense that living in the suburbs is generally quieter, with occasional disturbances. I am that way. However, once I'm comfortable with somebody, guarantee they will get to go through the trials and tribulations of knowing the other side of me that's probably too comfortable. Aside from who I am socially, I find myself drawn to a few different hobbies. I was in archery for a couple of years, and I hope to pick it up again. I've found some peace in writing (usually whatever is going on in my head) and photography. I have an old Pentax K1000 my cousin Daniel gave to me, and getting to know how to use it has been tricky but rewarding once I get in the darkroom and start the developing process. It's like magic watching...

 Hello, I'm Ivan Camey, a Chicano writer. I am half Guatemalan and half Mexican, I love movies, video games, art, and my heritage. Ever since I was a teenager, I wanted to write about my experience as a Chicano born from an immigrant family. This goal powers my furnace because I lacked representation when I was younger, so I want to give that to the generations after me. Although I also want to make some interesting stories, what's most important is that my success will inspire the future.