Thousands of members of actors' trade union Equity are being asked whether they would support industrial action over artificial intelligence protections.

The organisation has launched an indicative ballot among about 7,000 members working in film and TV.

Performers are being asked whether they are prepared to refuse to be digitally scanned on set in order to secure adequate artificial intelligence protections.

It will be the first time the performing arts and entertainment trade union has asked this whole section of its membership to vote in a ballot.

Image: The Hollywood strikes took place in 2023. File pic: AP

The announcement follows the Hollywood strikes in 2023, when members of Equity's sister union in the US, SAG-AFTRA, and writers, went on strike over issues including AI

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