What the Writers' Strike Is Really About
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The Strike and the Negotiations Are All About Technology
The writers had their last negotiation for a contract back in 2020 and because of the pandemic, they didn't really have leverage to stop production or do anything like that. Anushya says it's streaming has upended the economics of Hollywood in many different ways. The writers also argue that the way that streaming companies calculate their pay feels like a confusing black box. And artificial intelligence is the latest form of technology that is seeking to upend the way of work.
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