Hollywood Stars Fight Back Against AI with Lobbyists

Hollywood is known for its glamour and glitz, but behind the scenes, things are getting serious. 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 doesn't like lobbyists. But now, with AI threatening their livelihoods, they're changing their tune. 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. It shows how worried they are about AI taking over the entertainment industry. AI is not the only problem Hollywood is facing. There are also issues like job loss, competition from overseas, and big industry mergers. 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. Recently, OpenAI released a new AI tool called Sora 2. This has made 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. 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.