The Writers Guild of America East members at ABC News have ratified a new contract that will establish rules around potential use of generative artificial intelligence at the broadcast news organization.

Writers Guild of America East-represented scribes secured language stating that current staffers will not be laid off due to use of the technology.

Members at the Writers Guild of America East have “overwhelmingly” ratified a new three-year deal with ABC News. The guild touted “tremendous financial wins” in the updated agreement, as well as provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence.