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BTB Ep 410: SAG - AFTRA is allowing AI voice - over performances in video games; Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins

TOPICS: SAG-AFTRA just cut a deal for voice-over artists to be used for AI in video games, and ElisaRockDoc has some strong feelings about it; ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview social justice leader and Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins about the latest edition of his graphic novel series, “1/6”.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.onesixcomics.com.


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