レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Industry video game actors sign agreement with studios for AI security
Hollywood video game voice and motion capture actors signed a new contract with video game studios on July 9 with a focus on artificial intelligence protections, the actors union SAG-AFTRA said in a news release, ending a near year-long strike.
“AI was the centerpiece of our proposal package,” video game voice actor and member of the negotiation committee Sarah Elmaleh told Reuters after the new agreement passed.
Elmaleh, a voice actor for popular titles like Final Fantasy XV and Call of Duty: Black Ops III, said she knew it was crucial to ensure there was a baseline for how to ethically use AI in the gaming industry.
The new protections include consent and disclosure requirements for AI digital replica use and the ability for performers to suspend consent for the generation of new material during a strike.
The new contract also offers more performer safety measures, which was a specific concern for motion capture video game performers. “There are folks who not only give their voices to these characters, but their bodies, and they put their bodies on the line for these characters,” Elmaleh said.
(Reuters)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
crucial
極めて重要な
extremely important, because it will affect other things
It is crucial to arrive on time for the meeting.
会議に時間通りに来ることはとても重要です。
baseline
基準
A minimum level or starting point used for comparisons
The company set a baseline for quality that all products must meet.
会社はすべての製品が満たすべき品質の基準を設定した。
ethically
倫理的に
In a way that is morally right or that relates to moral principles
It is important to act ethically when dealing with other cultures.
他の文化と関わるときは、倫理的に行動することが大切です。
consent
同意
Agreement about something
The project cannot proceed without the clear consent of all involved parties.
すべての関係者の明確な同意なしにプロジェクトを進めることはできません。
disclosure
開示
The act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private
The contract includes disclosure of AI use to protect performers' rights.
その契約には、出演者の権利を守るためにAI使用の開示が含まれています。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
What was the key issue in the new deal between Hollywood video game actors and game studios on July 9?
What specific protections does the new contract provide regarding the use of AI?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
What risks do you think AI could create for voice and motion capture actors?
Do you think AI will take away the jobs of voice actors and/or film or TV actors in the future? Why or why not?
Would you watch a movie or play a game if all the characters were created by AI? Why or why not?
Should AI be allowed to create new performances of actors who have passed away? Please support your answer.
Is it common for people to go on strike in your country? In what situations does it usually happen?