Hollywood actors are on strike against big video game companies like Activision and Disney. They are worried about how these companies might use artificial intelligence (AI). The actors think AI might copy their voices and looks for video games without paying them fairly. The actors' union, called Sag-Aftra, is helping them fight for better rules.
The union is upset because the companies won't promise to protect the actors from AI misuse. They want a contract that stops companies from using AI in a way that hurts the actors. The video game companies say they have already tried to fix some of these problems. They say they will pay the actors fairly and get their permission before using their voices and faces.
Last year, TV and movie actors also went on strike and got better pay and protection from AI. That strike lasted 118 days and changed a lot in the entertainment world. It even cost California a lot of money. Now, this new strike might change how video game actors are treated in the future.
Original news source: Actors go on strike over video games AI threat (BBC)
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– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out words or phrases related to the article, such as "strike," "actors," "video games," and "AI." The rest of the class will guess what the student is acting out. This will help them familiarize themselves with vocabulary from the article.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: On a whiteboard or large paper, students will create a mind map about the article's main ideas. They will start with "Hollywood Actors" in the center and branch out with related topics like "AI," "strike," "fair pay," and "union." This will encourage them to visualize and organize the information from the text.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will be divided into small groups and discuss their opinions on whether they think actors should be concerned about AI in video games. After the discussion, each group will share their main points with the class. This will promote speaking and listening skills while engaging with the article's content.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: In pairs, students will create catchy headlines for the article. They should focus on summarizing the main idea in an engaging way, such as "Hollywood Actors Strike Back Against AI!" After creating headlines, pairs can share them with the class to practice summarization and creativity.
– VOCABULARY PICTONARY
Instructions: Students will draw a scene or an object related to the article without using words. Other students will try to guess what they are drawing based on the vocabulary from the article. This will enhance their understanding of key terms and encourage creative thinking.
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They are striking against big video game companies like Activision and Disney.
The actors are worried that video game companies might use artificial intelligence (AI) to copy their voices and looks without paying them fairly.
Sag-Aftra wants better rules to protect the actors from the misuse of AI.
The actors are upset because the companies won't promise to protect them from AI misuse.
The video game companies said they would pay the actors fairly and get their permission before using their voices and faces.
The last strike lasted 118 days and helped the actors get better pay and protection from AI.
This new strike is important because it might change how video game actors are treated in the future.
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Hollywood actors are on against big video companies like Activision and Disney. They are worried about how these companies might use artificial intelligence (AI). The actors AI might copy their voices and looks for video games without paying them fairly. The actors' , called Sag-Aftra, is them fight for better rules. The union is upset because the won't promise to protect the actors from AI misuse. They want a contract that stops companies from using AI in a way that hurts the actors. The video game companies say they have already tried to fix some of these problems. They say they will pay the actors fairly and get their before using their voices and faces. Last , TV and actors also went on strike and got better pay and from AI. That strike lasted 118 days and changed a lot in the entertainment . It even California a lot of money. Now, this new strike might change how video game actors are treated in the future.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a video game you really like?
2. How would you feel if someone copied your voice without asking?
3. Do you think actors should be paid more for their work? Why or why not?
4. What is a job you would like to do when you grow up?
5. How do you feel about using robots or AI in jobs?
6. Do you like playing video games? Why or why not?
7. What is a movie or show that you really enjoy?
8. How would you feel if you were on strike for something you believed in?
9. Do you think itβs important to protect peopleβs work? Why?
10. What do you think makes a good actor or actress?
11. How would you feel if video games didnβt have real actors anymore?
12. Do you think video game companies should listen to actors? Why or why not?
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