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The union opposed replacing human performances with a synthetic character, alleged training on performances without permission or compensation, and reminded signatory producers of notice and bargaining obligations.
What changed
The union opposed replacing human performances with a synthetic character, alleged training on performances without permission or compensation, and reminded signatory producers of notice and bargaining obligations.
Unauthorized training is the union’s allegation; model data have not been independently verified. Reports of seeking agency representation are not treated as a signed representation agreement.
Editorial research question
Editorial interpretation: commercializing a synthetic character raised disputes over acting as a profession, consent, and the limits of collective agreements.
This is an editorial interpretation or question, separate from factual statements.
Evidence & sources
The union opposed replacing human performances with a synthetic character, alleged training on performances without permission or compensation, and reminded signatory producers of notice and bargaining obligations.
SRC-0124Lines 23–30: full statement.
Case
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