@harlanlouie
If the screenwriters' strike fails, it would weaken the Writers Guild of America (WGA), leading to stagnant or reduced TV contract prices. Studios, facing no pressure, might impose minimal wage hikes (e.g., below the 5%+ sought in past negotiations), exacerbating pay stagnation amid streaming residuals shortfalls. This could shrink writers' rooms, cutting jobs by 14% as seen post-2023 strike, and force freelancers into gig-like roles with lower minimums.
For original plots, failure would erode protections against AI, allowing studios to generate scripts or edits via tools like ChatGPT, treating AI output as cheap "source material." Human writers might only tweak AI drafts, diluting creativity, reducing originality, and prioritizing IP reboots over fresh stories to minimize costs. Overall, it risks a homogenized TV landscape with fewer innovative narratives.
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