DGA Delivers Details of Contract Terms on Artificial Intelligence, Residuals and a ‘Second Cut’ for TV
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Directors Guild of America spelled out further details of its new contract with the major studios on Wednesday, including details about its streaming residual formula and language on artificial intelligence.
The guild reached the tentative agreement on Saturday night with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The national board unanimously approved the deal on Tuesday, and forwarded it to the membership for approval.
According to the document, the deal provides for a 21% increase in streaming residuals on the largest platforms. That comes from a new formula that accounts for international subscribers, resulting in a 76% increase in the foreign residual.
The deal also states that generative AI is not a “person,” and that AI cannot take over the ordinary duties performed by DGA members.
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