Two Zenless Zone Zero actors lose jobs over AI dispute

Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 Leaks: Which Characters Are Coming In The Next Update
Zenless Zone Zero's early showcase at 1.7's Agents hints toward one being a must-pull and the other possibly falling to the wayside as 2.0 closes in.
Zenless Zone Zero Suddenly Replaces 2 Voice Actors in Update 1.6
Voice actors for two characters in Zenless Zone Zero discover they've been replaced by HoYoverse following the recent launch of update 1.6.
Two Zenless Zone Zero actors lose jobs over AI dispute without notice, finding out alongside players
ORIGINAL STORY 12/03/25: Two voice actors working on Zenless Zone Zero have been suddenly recast due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike over AI abuse, and discovered the change alongside the publication of the game's patch notes.
Zenless Zone Zero voice actors surprised by their replacements amid AI strike
The Zenless Zone Zero Soldier 11 and Von Lycaon voice actors say they have been replaced in the HoYoverse gacha game following strikes.
Zenless Zone Zero Voice Actors Say They Found Out They Were Replaced When the Patch Notes Went Live
Two Zenless Zone Zero voice actors discovered they had been replaced when the game's patch notes went live, they have claimed, in the latest casualty of the battle for generative AI protections.
"I'm Learning About This As You Are", Zenless Zone Zero Voice Actors Speak Out After Being Replaced
"I knew that by withholding work it was possible I'd be replaced, though I hoped they would choose to leave her silent until I was able to return."
Actors supporting AI protections didn't know they were being replaced in Zenless Zone Zero update 1.6: "I found out the role was recast today alongside all of you"
Zenless Zone Zero update 1.6 arrived yesterday, March 11, and alongside new characters like Anby: Soldier 0 and Pulchra, it brought new English voices and voice actors for two existing characters: Soldier 11 and Von Lycaon.
Zenless Zone Zero voice actors replaced as union negotiation remains ‘far apart’ on AI protections
Video game performers have been on strike since July 26, 2024, and negotiations remain “far apart,” according to the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Interactive Media Negotiating Committee chair Sarah Elmaleh jointly sent out a letter to members on Tuesday,
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Zenless Zone Zero Claim Suppot For SAG-AFTRA Strikes Over AI Protections Got Them Recast Without Warning
Actors who were featured in HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero have reportedly been replaced without warning, allegedly for ...
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Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 W-Engines leaked: Vivian & Hugo’s signature weapons unveiled
In this article, check out the latest leaks and rumors about Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 W-Engines of Vivian & Hugo and more ...
Zenless Zone Zero Update 1.6 Release Time and Maintenance Details Revealed
The Zenless Zone Zero servers are scheduled to go offline on March 12, 2025, at 6am (UTC+8) in preparation for update 1.6.
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As War on AI Rages, Two Zenless Zone Zero Stars Say They Were Replaced Without Prior Notice
Chase said she believes the decision is due to the fact she’s “unwilling to perform work not covered by a SAG Interim ...
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Why Wuthering Waves Fans Should Try Zenless Zone Zero
Wuthering Waves' futuristic and post-apocalyptic setting and immersive combat is definitely reminiscent of Zenless Zone Zero.