SAG-AFTRA 2024 Sound Recordings Code AI Agreement

rights policy item·collective bargaining agreement·active

Creates binding AI consent, compensation, notice, and dispute rules for covered labels and recording performers.

Verified facts

Official site	https://www.sagaftra.org/files/Sound%20Recordings%20Code%20Appendix%20on%20Artificial%20Intelligence.pdf ↗
Geography	United States
identifier	2021-2026 Sound Recordings Code AI Appendix
parties	SAG-AFTRA; Warner Music Group; Sony Music Entertainment; Universal Music Group; Disney Music Group
item type	collective_bargaining_agreement
confidence	high
identifier	2021-2026 Sound Recordings Code AI Appendix
filing date	unknown
jurisdiction	United States
adoption date	2024-04-30
affected works	covered sound recordings; digital voice replicas; synthetic vocals
current status	in_force_through_at_least_2026_12_31
effective date	2024-04-30
affected models	unknown
canonical title	SAG-AFTRA 2024 Sound Recordings Code AI Agreement
confidence basis	Primary document reviewed; status language is conservative.
enforcement date	unknown
affected datasets	unknown
issuing authority	SAG-AFTRA and signatory record labels
primary documents	https://www.sagaftra.org/files/Sound%20Recordings%20Code%20Appendix%20on%20Artificial%20Intelligence.pdf; https://www.sagaftra.org/topicinitiatives/sound-recordings-code
unresolved questions	Terms of a successor agreement after 2026 and application to emerging hybrid tools.
affected entity types	singers; recording artists; record labels
affected organizations	SAG-AFTRA; signatory labels