SAG-AFTRA

Meta Disables New AI Image Generator After Actor Union Pressure

Meta has disabled its new AI image generator, Muse Image, following pressure from CAA and SAG-AFTRA. The company announced the decision late Friday, reversing its earlier plans for the tool. The move comes after concerns were raised about the potential impact on actors and the entertainment industry. The generator had been introduced just days prior but faced immediate backlash from key industry stakeholders.

Deadline

Meta Removes Muse AI Instagram Feature After Backlash

Meta has removed its Muse AI feature from Instagram following significant backlash from users and public entities such as CAA and SAG-AFTRA. The feature allowed users to generate images by referencing public Instagram accounts, but it faced criticism for not adequately protecting creators' likenesses. In a statement, Meta acknowledged the feedback and confirmed that the feature is no longer available. The company had aimed to provide a useful creative tool while giving users control over how their content was used, but the feature ultimately failed to meet expectations.

TheWrap

SAG-AFTRA Advises Members To Opt-Out Of Meta's AI Image Feature

SAG-AFTRA has advised its members to take action to protect their likenesses from Meta's new AI image feature. The union provided guidance on how to opt-out of the Muse Image tool on Instagram by adjusting settings. This comes amid growing concerns over privacy and the use of AI in generating images that may involve actors' likenesses without their consent. The union's statement emphasizes the importance of safeguarding members' digital identities in the face of emerging AI technologies.

Deadline

Tom Ligon, Actor and SAG-AFTRA Board Member, Dies at 85

Tom Ligon, a seasoned actor known for his work in film, television, and Broadway, has passed away at the age of 85. He was also a longtime member of the SAG-AFTRA New York Local board. The union confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause or additional details. Ligon was born on September 10, 1940, in New Orleans and launched his career in the entertainment industry with a variety of stage and screen roles.

Deadline