IATSE will create a commission specifically related to artificial intelligence, the Hollywood production union announced on Thursday. The commission will include representatives across IATSE’s jurisdiction, alongside subject matter experts from academia and the tech industry, to engage in a comprehensive study of AI technologies with a particular focus on how they may reshape the landscape of entertainment industry jobs.
It will also consider how contract provisions, legislation and training programs can be adapted to ensure the fruits of increased productivity through AI are shared equitably among all stakeholders.
IATSE International President Matthew Loeb said in a statement that “it is critical that our union is at the forefront of understanding its impact on our members and industry.”