The union, which represents 160,000 people in the entertainment industry, has a separate contract with major video game companies that was due to expire in November. It was extended by a year, however, to allow talks to continue. That strike has been ongoing for more than 50 days after weeks of failed negotiations, and has caused major worldwide disruptions to film and television productions. In its Friday announcement, the union said it had been asking video game companies for an 11% increase in rates paid to video game performers. They are also asking for protections from Artificial Intelligence- which they say poses a threat to the future of artists’ work and careersĀ as well as better working conditions. Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to human existence ?