73: Gaming Union Victory (Lightspeed L.A.)

SummaryIn the latest episode of the Mastering the Game podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses a significant development in the gaming industry where Lightspeed LA, a video game developer, reached an agreement with a union amidst a strike that began on July 26th, led by SAG-AFTRA. The strike arose due to concerns about game developers using motion capture data for AI training without permission or compensation, threatening job security for performers. Harris expresses hope that more developers will adopt similar agreements, as they benefit employees, companies, and ultimately consumers. He anticipates that smaller studios may follow suit, and if these companies produce quality games, larger publishers will likely take notice and respond accordingly.Sources:https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/lightspeed-l-a-signs-with-sag-aftra-agrees-to-ai-protections-for-performershttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/sag-aftra-calls-huge-win-as-80-games-agree-to-the-union-s-ai-termsCheck out our sister podcasts at: AtomikFalconStudios.com