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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · 18d

"My income has reduced by 70 per cent in the last two years. I know that AI is a big factor in that."
- #MarcusHutton

“The quiet moments have been a lot quieter. Scary quiet. So quiet that I’ve gone, ‘Oh my god I need to retrain'."
- #LaurenceBouvard

#StopAIStealingTheShow
@equityuk.bsky.social
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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · 18d

"It's terrifying."

🚨 AUDIO ARTISTS LIVING IN FEAR OF AI

This weekend's article in The Telegraph featuring Equity Audio's #MarcusHutton and @equityuk.bsky.social Screen & New Media's #LaurenceBouvard.

Thank you to both for highlighting this issue so eloquently.

www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/actors-...

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

As the trade union representing voice artists, including Gayanne Potter, Equity calls on Scotrail to work with a real artist for its voiceovers.

We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

ScotRail to replace controversial AI voice on trains

Voiceover artist Gayanne Potter said a

www.bbc.co.uk

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

With thanks to Doug Turkel for inspiring us with his great article on the @navavoices.org site.

navavoices.org/vo-scams-red...

Protect yourself! 8 Voice Over Scams and Red Flags

Voice over scams aren’t going away, but protecting yourself from the vast majority of them is as easy as following One. Simple. Rule.

navavoices.org

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨AUDIO JOBS SCAM ALERT🚨

We're aware of a recent increase in scammers advertising fake jobs trying to exploit and extort money/fees from @equityuk.bsky.social members.

Be on the alert for anything from our watchlist below and if you have any doubts at all, email
[email protected].

Please RT

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 12

Good.
Thank you, @equityuk.bsky.social.

Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 12

ICYMI: Last month Equity sought assurances from WeTransfer, the file-sharing service, following an update to their terms of service.

After multiple exchanges the company stated they “have never sold, do not sell, and will never sell” customer content to anyone.

full story: tinyurl.com/3k96h8f6

WeTransfer data use assurances secured | Equity

Equity has secured protections and assurances from WeTransfer following platform updates which alarmed many performers in relation to the security of their performance data.

tinyurl.com

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨 THIS MORNING AT 11AM 🚨

Do come and ask us anything you like about our new Audiobook Recommended Minimum Rates and Best Practice.

We'd love to see you. 😊

Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

Are you an Equity member working in Audio? Do you have any burning questions on the new recommended minimum rates or best practice? Just want to know more? Join us @equityaudio.bsky.social online for the audiobooks drop-in this Friday!

Register: equity.org.uk/get-involved/events/audiobooks-drop-in

audiobooks drop-in | Equity

equity.org.uk

Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 1

And there are more rate guides to follow.

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 1

The guidance has been put together by Equity’s audio committee while we continue to fight for a collective agreement in the industry, so that all audio artists are guaranteed decent pay.

www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/know-your-rights/audio-info-hub/audiobooks

Audiobooks

www.equity.org.uk

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Aug 1

You asked and here it is. 📖

For the very first time, the #EquityAudio Committee's Recommended Minimum Rates & Best Practice Guidelines For AUDIOBOOKS.

You (and your agent) can use these to negotiate your fee.

The journey towards fairer rates starts here. ✊🏻

#DemandBetter
#UnionStrong

Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · Aug 1

Audio artists: use our NEW recommended min. rates & best practice for recording audiobooks.

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jul 9

And don't forget about our mixer later. 🙌🏻

@equityuk.bsky.social
#GameOn

bsky.app/profile/equi...

Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jul 4

Heading to the #DevelopConference in Brighton next week? 🎮

Join fellow games performers at The Lion & Lobster Pub BN1 2PS for an @equityuk.bsky.social Games Network Mixer on the upstairs terrace 4-8pm, WEDS 9TH JULY.

You don’t need to be an Equity member to join, so pls spread the word. ✊🏻

Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jul 9

Proud to be present at @developconference.com Brighton!

Come and have a chat with us about how we can *all* benefit from

#UnionContractsInGamingNow

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jul 9

Later today!

Come join us.
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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jul 4

Heading to the #DevelopConference in Brighton next week? 🎮

Join fellow games performers at The Lion & Lobster Pub BN1 2PS for an @equityuk.bsky.social Games Network Mixer on the upstairs terrace 4-8pm, WEDS 9TH JULY.

You don’t need to be an Equity member to join, so pls spread the word. ✊🏻

Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jul 4

Heading to the #DevelopConference in Brighton next week? 🎮

Join fellow games performers at The Lion & Lobster Pub BN1 2PS for an @equityuk.bsky.social Games Network Mixer on the upstairs terrace 4-8pm, WEDS 9TH JULY.

You don’t need to be an Equity member to join, so pls spread the word. ✊🏻

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 25

PLEASE SIGN @equityuk.bsky.social's OPEN LETTER TO #PACT - DEMAND *BETTER* IN AI.

Takes 30 secs and will send a strong message during our current negotiations with PACT.

Thank you. 🙏🏻✊🏻

www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...

Open Letter to PACT: We Demand Better in AI in Film & TV!

Equity is currently negotiating with Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) to revise and improve the collective agreements across film and TV. PACT is the UK screen sector trade body for...

www.megaphone.org.uk

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 22

- Voting is open til Fri 4th July, but why not do it today. It takes 5 mins. 😊

- all candidate testimonials are on the ballot site and you can vote for as many candidates as that committee has places for.

- if you didn't receive the email contact @equityuk.bsky.social at
[email protected]

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 22

🚨 VOTE NOW IN THE @equityuk.bsky.social COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

As outgoing Audio Committee member Louise Barrett says, for the first time *all* committees are contested so it's really important to make your voice heard.

Search your inbox for 'ukevote' to get your ballot link.

#YOUareTheUnion

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 19

Please find #Equity guidance here:

www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-s...

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Working in a heatwave, high temperatures and/or direct sunlight | Equity

Advice for working during a heatwave in theatres, studios and outdoor performance spaces.

www.equity.org.uk

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thinking of all our @equityuk.bsky.social audio artists working in unairconditioned soundbooths today or booths where the aircon can't be on during recording. 🙄

Thank you to all the studios that accommodate a heatwave and *shakes finger* at the ones that don't!

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 6

To make sure you're kept up to date with events like this and the latest from @equityuk.bsky.social in Games, make sure you're signed up to the Games Network:

actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...

Sign up to Equity's Videogames network

Join Equity's Videogames network.

actionnetwork.org

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 6

HOW WE WIN IN GAMES 🎮

A powerful, energising day with fellow gamechangers. From raising minimum rates to fighting for protections around AI & growing our collective strength, this was more than just a meeting, it was the beginning of a movement.

#EquityGameOn
#GamePerformanceMatters
#UnionStrong
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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · Jun 4

Listen to #GayannePotter and @Equityuk.bsky.social's Gen Sec #PaulFleming talk about the case, and #ScotRail & @readspeaker.com's unethical use of AI and Gayanne's voice, with @rosatkins.bsky.social on #TheMediaShow here (23mins in):

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#StopAIStealingTheShow

The Media Show - Reporting from the Hajj at Mecca, Katherine Maher from National Public Radio in America takes on President Trump's funding cuts - BBC Sounds

Reporting on the Hajj at Mecca, Katherina Maher from National Public Radio in America.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · May 29

Vote, vote, vote.
Link in your inbox.

And good luck, Comrades.
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · May 29

Voting is now open in the Equity Committee Elections 2025!

This is the FIRST TIME EVER that all 16 of these committees are contested.

Support your union by voting wherever you are eligible to do so. Equity members, check your inbox for an email from UK Engage.

Voting closes 12 Noon on 4 July.

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · May 29

👀
@ScotRail
@readspeaker.com

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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · May 28

SCOTRAIL ROW:

Equity official, Liam Budd, speaks to Sky News about Gayanne Potter, professional voiceover artist and Equity member, who reports that she has found herself becoming the voice of ScotRail’s new controversial AI train announcement system - without her consent.

#StopAIstealingtheshow

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · May 28

*cough*

ReadSpeaker @readspeaker.com · Jan 24

Learner agency is essential for success. Our ethical AI-powered voices, text-to-speech & assistive technology solutions are proof that AI technology can be used responsibly to help make educational content accessible, inclusive & engaging so that all learners can reach their full potential.

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Equity Audio Committee @equityaudio.bsky.social · May 28

Essential advice for members:

www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-po...

Stop AI Stealing the Show - Protect Creators’ Rights | Equity

Join the fight to protect creators’ rights. Demand the government stops big tech companies from scraping your work for AI models without consent or pay. Take action now.

www.equity.org.uk

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