How Hollywood writers triumphed over AI – and why it matters

Observers hail a smart' deal that allows for artificial intelligence as a tool, not a replacement - and could be a model for other industries

Hollywood writers scored a major victory this week in the battle over artificial intelligence with a new contract featuring strong guardrails in how the technology can be used in film and television projects.

One of the longest labor strikes in Hollywood history came to an end on Tuesday after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved an agreement made with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Writers and actors had been picketing for months as part of a historic double strike" that brought the industry to a standstill.