Tom grew up in Idaho and attended Boise State University. After a decade of crisscrossing the country, working on political campaigns and issue advocacy efforts, he joined the labor movement as a political rep to advocate for worker protections and build power amongst working people in the South. He is currently the Executive Director of the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Austin Locals of SAG-AFTRA.
As technology rapidly advances, it has become clear that AI is leading the way and transforming the way we view and create content. A recent strike among SAG-AFTRA members eventually led to an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers aiming to safeguard performers’ rights in relation to AI. Though confined to the entertainment industry, this agreement nevertheless serves as an outline for potential future discussions as companies utilizing generative AI for content creation start to equip themselves with the necessary tools to limit infringement on IP and ensure compliance.
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