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AI Recuts Neighbours For Mobile, Actors Raise Consent Concerns

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Neighbours is being recut into mobile-first micro-episodes using AI, focusing on Margot Robbie's early storylines. Some actors express concern over consent and compensation for their likenesses being repurposed. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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The lack of clear, retroactive consent from actors for AI repurposing of their performances raises ethical and legal questions, potentially setting a precedent for exploitative use of archival content without fair compensation or input from original creators.

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The source confirms Neighbours is being AI-recut into vertical micro-episodes focusing on Margot Robbie's character, sparking cast concerns about consent and compensation. It remains unclear how contracts address AI use; clearer legal frameworks and contract transparency would clarify rights and protections.

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