Hollywood's major studios and streamers have made no contract overtures to striking actors since they walked off the job in July, the performers' chief negotiator said Thursday, urging the companies to make a good-faith effort.

Union negotiator on SAG-AFTRA strike: No progress on resolving actors' strike

Artificial intelligence has surged to the forefront of Hollywood’s labour fights. Standing alongside more traditional disputes over pay models, benefits and job protections, AI technology is the wild card in the contract breakdowns that have led actors and writers' unions to go on strike.

AI is the wild card in Hollywood’s strikes. Here’s an explanation of its unsettling role

It's a showbiz showdown unlike anything seen in more than 40 years. After SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP failed to reach an agreement in the negotiations, the former had declared a historic strike on May 14.

Hollywood actors' strike: SAG-AFTRA exposes unresolved issues with studios