Hasbro's TV Contracts Ask Child Voice Actors to Sign Rights Away for AI Use
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- A major studio behind an animated children's series is requiring child voice actors to surrender their voices for generative AI use in contracts.
- The UK Agents of Young Performers Association alleges the series is Peppa Pig and opposes AI clauses as unacceptable, with over 1,000 signatures supporting.
- Hasbro, owner of the brand, acknowledges the open letter but won't comment on specifics, emphasizing commitment to child protection and responsible AI engagement.
- The AYPA argues children cannot give informed consent and AI use could harm their professional futures, urging industry-wide rejection of such contracts.
- The issue extends beyond one series, highlighting universal concerns about AI in minors' contracts in the UK, where child actors lack union representation until age 10.