An atmospheric shot from the event floor. In the foreground is a black rectangular structure with “Global IP Exchange” written on the front in large white letters. In the background is a projection screen with the event’s title card. The screen is slightly blurred, but the words “Global IP Exchange USA” are decipherable.

SAG-AFTRA furthers the conversation on intellectual property laws safeguarding works from generative artificial intelligence.

SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez was a speaker at the 2025 Global IP Exchange USA event on Jan. 28, 2025.

Rodriguez’s presentation, When A.I. Met IP — What In-House Council Can Learn from the SAG-AFTRA Agreement, focused on the 2023 TV/Theatrical Agreement negotiations and contract as a guide for companies beginning or expanding their use of generative artificial intelligence for content creation. Some topics included developing strategies to ensure company compliance and mitigate security risks, and necessary ethical issues to consider when advocating for the responsible use of A.I.

The Global IP Exchange USA event is a gathering for senior intellectual property and brand protection leaders. Its 2025 event occurred Jan. 28–29 in Austin, Texas.

All photos by James Crossley.

Rodriguez stands behind a large podium with a microphone. He wears a dark blue blazer over a light blue dress shirt; an earpiece with a microphone is in his ear. He is captured mid-speech. Behind him is a large banner bearing the Global IP Exchange USA logo and various event sponsors.
SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez during the “What In-House Council Can Learn From the SAG-AFTRA Agreement” presentation on Jan. 28, 2025.
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