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SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify 4-Year Studio Contract With Historic AI Performer Protections

Hollywood's largest actors union, SAG-AFTRA, voted on June 5, 2026 to ratify a four-year contract with major film studios and streaming services, with more than 90 percent of voters approving the deal. The agreement includes landmark protections preventing studios from creating AI-generated synthetic performers without actor consent and fair compensation. The deal locks in labor peace for the entertainment industry through 2030 and avoids a repeat of the costly 2023 strikes.