Performers refuse to be digitally scanned

PERFORMERS working in film and TV have voted to refuse to be digitally scanned on set in order to secure artificial intelligence protections in a move which could lead to a ballot for industrial action.

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An indicative ballot by Equity showed that 99% of those who voted said they would refuse to be digitally scanned.

Another ballot would have to be held before any industrial action is taken, but Equity said the result, on a turnout of 75%, showed the strength of feeling among performers who want to protect their artificial intelligence (AI) rights.