Episode 1845 • • 1:04:33 - 1:10:45
1845: Slave Slab
Seedance 2.0, AI Deepfakes, SAG-AFTRA Strike Concerns
ByteDance's new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, has sparked controversy by creating realistic deepfake fight scenes featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin condemned the technology for infringing on the likenesses and voices of actors without authorization. The union is pushing for the "No Fakes Act" in the Senate to protect performers' rights against AI-generated replacements.