The Hollywood actors union has reached a tentative deal to give its members bigger residuals, bigger repeat fees and crucially, a bigger say in the use of AI technology.
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00:00 Hollywood actors have reached a tentative deal to end a nearly four-month strike,
00:06 which has brought the film and television industry to a standstill.
00:10 The Screen Actors Guild said the 118-day strike would officially end just after midnight on Thursday,
00:17 and the deal would go to the union's national committee for approval on Friday.
00:21 Members have been demanding better pay and regulations regarding the use of AI.
00:26 The breakthrough means Hollywood can ramp up to full production for the first time since May.
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