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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Stay Ahead of AI Developments & Emerging Technology Trends

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is essential that the membership work collaboratively to uphold the provisions in our collective bargaining agreements and remain informed about its impact on pre-production, production and post-production.

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AI Usage Reporting

How has the rise in AI tools influenced your job and workflow?
  • Name (Optional)
  • Email (Optional)
  • Production Title
  • Employer
  • Department*


AI Tools
  • Types of Tools Used (Select all that apply)*
  • Examples of AI Tools/Programs
    • Generative Dialog: Elevenlabs, Respeecher, etc. Commonly used for temp dialog.
    • Generative Images: Midjourney, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, etc. Could be used for placeholder shots or storyboard generation.
    • Generative Video: Flawless, Google Veo 3, Luma Dream Machine, Runway, etc. Could be used for placeholder shots.
    • Generative Music: Suno, Udio, etc. Commonly used for temp music.
    • Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, etc.

    Note: Anything that is cloud-based or uses a "credit system" is most likely generative AI.

  • Specify Names of Program(s) Used*
  • Additional Comments
  • Have you encountered scope creep in your job (being asked to do the work that would normally be covered by other departments) because of new technology and tools? If so, please explain.

FAQs

Q: What is Generative Artificial Intelligence?

A: A subset of machine learning that generates new content including, but not limited to, text, video, audio, three-dimensional (3D) models, code, and images. A "Gen AI System" is any machine-based system that uses Gen AI as a core function.

Q: What is a prompt?

A: Any user-provided input -regardless of format or modality (including but not limited to text, images, video, audio, annotations, and metadata)- intended to direct, constrain, influence, or initiate the result or response of an Artificial Intelligence system.

Q: Do I have the right to refuse to utilize AI technologies?

A: Your employer may continue to utilize technologies consistent with historic practices and has the right to utilize new technologies. If time allows however, an employee has the right to consult with the employer over such usage.

Q: I feel like I may be violating my Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or another Union’s CBA, by utilizing the tools an employer has assigned to me. What should I do?

A: If you are comfortable doing so, you might first try respectfully voicing your concern with your employer. If this does not work, or you are not comfortable pushing back, please call the Guild or email askarep@editorsguild.com for advice about your specific situation.

Q: If I utilize AI tools, will I still be covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)?

A: Employees utilizing AI systems to perform services shall continue to be covered under the CBA while performing such work.

Q: Do I have any responsibilities as an employee regarding the use of AI systems?

A: You must adhere to your employer’s policies regarding its usage. Additionally, you should always make sure you have your employer’s consent in writing prior to feeding intellectual property into any system. The Producer alone has the right to determine the use of, or rejection of, AI systems.

Q: Do I have any protections as an employee regarding the use of AI systems?

A: Yes, your employer must indemnify you from liability and necessary costs, including providing you a legal defense, resulting from any claims arising from the use of AI systems. Please notify a field representative immediately by calling the Guild or emailing askarep@editorsguild.com, if you believe that you will be involved in a lawsuit regarding AI systems. Reminder: always adhere to your employer’s policies regarding the use of AI systems.

You are also protected from the scanning of your visual or vocal likeness without consent, which must include a description of intended use.

Q: What should I do if I am being asked to use an AI tool?

A: Please report AI systems (or any new tool) used for the first time on every project or assignment in the form below. It is extremely important to know what tools are being integrated into member workflows, and how, for the protection of our classifications’ covered work. In addition, this information will assist us in preparing for negotiations. Although having specific examples will be extremely important, we have also allowed for such information to be reported anonymously.

Q: Can an employer assign me to perform another classification’s work if an AI tool makes it possible?

A: No, your employer may not require an employee to provide prompts that result in the displacement of any covered employee. Please report any instances of this right away to a field representative by calling the Guild or emailing askarep@editorsguild.com.


Disclaimer

These answers are specific to the Post Production Majors and Independents Agreements, their Amendment (NY) Agreements, the Videotape Agreement, the Low Budget Theatrical Agreement, and many standalone agreements negotiated directly by Local 700. If you have a question about whether these answers apply to you, please call the Guild or contact a field representative at askarep@editorsguild.com.