California backs sag aftras fight against ai replicas – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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California Senate backs SAG-AFTRA’s fight against AI replicas.

AB 2602 has been approved — a bill that requires explicit consent from performers across TV, film, videogames, audiobooks, and commercials to create digital replicas.

SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland commended the guardrails it provides against licensing abuse, calling it “a huge step forward.” The bill still needs to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom before it can take effect, though.

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