WGA negotiates AI protections with CBS News

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has started negotiations with CBS News, focusing on protections against artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. The WGA represents 270 staff members, who are concerned about job security and the accuracy of AI-generated content. The WGA aims to use provisions from its recent contract with ABC News as a model for CBS. These include requirements for notifying the union about AI use and allowing staff to decline bylines on AI-assisted work. AI has become a significant issue in labor discussions, especially after the WGA's 2023 strike. The guild seeks to establish standards for AI in journalism, as many members feel it poses an immediate threat to their work. Negotiations are expected to continue into next week.