“IATSE Hires Jillian Arnold as First Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer to Tackle AI” — what this page in the network covers. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has appointed Jillian Arnold as its first Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer, a newly created role focused on emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, and their impact on entertainment industry workers. Arnold, whose appointment was announced on Friday, will guide the union on how AI and other innovations affect the craft and working conditions of its members across film, television, and live events.
This move comes as IATSE, which represents over 168,000 technicians, artisans, and craftspersons, prepares for contract negotiations where AI protections are a top priority. The union has been vocal about the need for consent, compensation, and transparency when AI tools are used in production. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.