Opt‑out defaults backfire for AI likeness

OpenAI was reported to have told studios that actors/characters would be included unless explicitly opted out (which OpenAI disputes). The immediate pushback from agencies, unions, and studios—and a user backlash when guardrails arrived—shows opt‑out regimes trigger both legal escalation and consumer disappointment. — This suggests AI media will be forced toward opt‑in licensing and registries, reshaping platform design, creator payouts, and speech norms around synthetic content.