Hollywood Stars Fight Back Against AI with Lobbyists

Behind the Scenes: A New Battle

Hollywood, known for its glamour, is facing a serious threat. Stars and agencies are turning to Washington D.C. lobbyists to protect their jobs from artificial intelligence (AI). This is a big deal because Hollywood usually avoids lobbyists. But with AI threatening their livelihoods, they're changing their tune.

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Takes Action

One of the biggest talent agencies, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has hired a lobbying firm to help them deal with AI. This is the first time CAA has ever done this, showing how worried they are about AI taking over the entertainment industry.

The AI Threat

AI is not the only problem Hollywood is facing. Issues like job loss, competition from overseas, and big industry mergers are also concerns. But AI is a special threat. It's already cost Hollywood over 200,000 jobs, and the studios are staying quiet, probably because they feel powerless.

OpenAI's Sora 2 and Hollywood's Reaction

Recently, OpenAI released a new AI tool called Sora 2, making Hollywood even more worried. They're demanding that OpenAI takes steps to prevent AI from using copyrighted material. One top talent agency, WME, even accused OpenAI of stealing intellectual property.

The Lobbying Push

All this trouble is making Hollywood turn to lobbyists. They need help to press their issues and protect their interests. It's a sign of how serious the situation has become.