As concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) grow in the tech world, entertainment labor groups are focusing on the immediate effects of AI in their industry rather than long-term risks. The Verge reached out to several major studios, including Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Lionsgate, and other companies using AI, as well as emerging film startups aiming to integrate generative AI into mainstream production. However, none of the contacted studios responded to the request for comment. In contrast, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) provided detailed responses to the inquiries. According to these labor organizations, AI tools currently in use within the entertainment industry are already altering job roles and workflow processes. Their concerns are centered on the present-day impacts of AI, such as the potential for job displacement and the need for fair compensation and protections for workers during the transition to AI-driven production methods. The groups argue that the adoption of AI should not come at the cost of workers' rights or livelihoods. SAG-AFTRA and WGAE have called for the development of industry-wide standards and regulations that ensure AI integration is done responsibly. They emphasize the importance of transparency in how AI is used in the entertainment sector and stress the need for ongoing dialogue between industry leaders and labor representatives. This collaboration, they say, is essential to address the challenges that arise as AI becomes more embedded in the creative process. The labor groups are advocating for a balanced approach that recognizes the benefits of AI while safeguarding the interests of workers. They stress that the entertainment industry must navigate the integration of AI in a way that is both innovative and equitable, ensuring that technological progress does not undermine the people who drive the creative process.