Neighbours: AI micro-drama recut of Australian show focusing on Margot Robbie worries actors and crew
Former Neighbours actors and crew have raised concerns about plans to use AI to re-edit old footage and make mini episodes for mobile phone viewers.
TL;DR
- Fremantle is partnering with RoseBerry Media to use AI to re-edit old Neighbours footage into short, vertical episodes for mobile viewers.
- The project will initially focus on footage of Margot Robbie, who played Donna Freedman.
- Some former actors and crew members have expressed concerns about their work being re-purposed without their consent, citing contracts signed before the rise of streaming and AI.
- Fremantle states the AI will scan footage to identify key moments, and human editors will approve all stages, without generating new scenes or altering actors' likenesses or voices.
- Unions are in discussion with Fremantle regarding the issue, with a focus on workers being consulted before their likeness or expertise is used in unforeseen ways.