Use of New Technologies Clause Samples
The 'Use of New Technologies' clause defines the terms under which parties may implement or integrate emerging technologies within the scope of their agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the approval process for adopting new tools, platforms, or systems, and may specify requirements for security, compatibility, or compliance with existing standards. Its core function is to provide a clear framework for innovation while managing risks associated with untested or rapidly evolving technologies.
Use of New Technologies. (i) An Employer continues to have the right to utilize new technologies in connection with motion picture production, including in connection with creative elements. Employer may require employees to use any AI System1 or resulting output of such systems for use in connection with the performance of covered work. Employees who are assigned to utilize an AI System to perform services, including by inputting prompts or otherwise overseeing the use of the AI System, shall continue to be covered under the terms of this Agreement while performing such work.
(ii) The Employer will not require an employee to provide prompts furnished by the employee in the performance of bargaining unit work in a manner that results in the displacement of any covered employee.
(iii) Should an employee use AI Systems in the performance of covered work, the employee will be required to adhere to the Employer’s policies (e.g., policies related to ethics, privacy, security, copyrightability or other protection of intellectual property rights), which shall be provided to the employee. In any event, the Employer retains the right to require that an employee obtain consent from the Employer before using AI Systems, and Employer retains the right to reject the use of AI Systems or any output from such use, including when the use could adversely affect the copyrightability or exploitation of the work or create other risks or liabilities for the Employer. Employer agrees to provide the International Union with any written policies governing the use of AI Systems by employees covered under this Agreement. “An Employer’s decision to require an employee to use an AI System in connection with the employee’s performance of bargaining unit work, including for any creative elements or administrative tasks, will be subject to consultation with the employee at the employee’s request, provided that the requirements of production allow time for the consultation.
(iv) The Employer shall indemnify the employee from liability and necessary costs, including by providing the employee a legal defense resulting from any claims arising from the use of AI Systems or the resulting output occurring in the performance of the employee’s duties and within the scope of the employee’s employment with Employer, subject to the conditions that: 1 Should the Employer agree to use an employee’s own AI System, Employer and employee shall negotiate for reasonable reimbursement for such use. in whole or in part, the gross n...
Use of New Technologies a) A Producer continues to have the right to utilize new technologies in connection with animated motion picture production, including in connection with creative elements. To the extent that utilization of such new technologies result in Technological Change as defined in Article 4.E.1., the Technological Change provisions shall apply. Producer may require employees to use any AI System1 or resulting output of such systems for use in connection with the performance of covered work. Subject to subparagraph C.2.c) below, employees who utilize an AI System to perform services, including by inputting prompts or otherwise overseeing the use of the AI System, shall continue to be covered under the terms of this Agreement while performing such work. The parties agree that an AI System (including any Gen AI System) is not a person, and any employee’s use of a Gen AI or AI System in connection with bargaining unit work shall not affect any of the employee’s rights or entitlements otherwise provided for in this Agreement, including for purposes of credit.
b) The Producer will not require an employee to provide prompts furnished by the employee in the performance of bargaining unit work in a manner that results in the displacement of any covered employee.
c) Should an employee use an AI System in the performance of covered work, the employee will be required to adhere to the Producer’s policies (e.g., policies related to ethics, privacy, security, copyrightability or other protection of intellectual property rights), which shall be provided to the employee. In any event, the Producer retains the right to require that an employee obtain consent from the Producer before using AI Systems, and Producer retains the right to reject the use of AI Systems or any output from such use, including when the use could adversely affect the copyrightability or exploitation of the work or create other risks or liabilities for the Producer. Producer agrees to provide the International Union with any written policies governing the use of AI Systems by employees covered under this Agreement. Upon request, the Producer shall also provide the Union with any such written policies. “A Producer’s decision to require an employee to use an AI System in connection with the employee’s performance of 1 Should the Producer agree to use an employee’s own AI System, Producer and employee shall negotiate for reasonable reimbursement for such use. bargaining unit work, including for any creative elem...
Use of New Technologies. (i) An Employer continues to have the right to utilize new technologies in connection with motion picture production, including in connection with creative elements. Employer may require employees to use any AI System6 or resulting output of such systems for use in connection with the performance of covered work. Employees who are assigned to utilize an AI System to perform services, including by inputting prompts or otherwise overseeing the use of the AI System, shall continue to be covered under the terms of this Agreement while performing such work.