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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“Art Of Avatar Fire and Ash” book signing - what a fun event! A huge thank you to the Avatar fans - some who travelled *very* far to attend - for making it out on a random Tuesday night to hear a bunch of art nerds talk. It was really cool getting to meet everyone, wish we had more time! #avatarsky

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Did a little chat with team Avatar about the creature design process of "Avatar: Fire and Ash", in anticipation of the upcoming art book release! You can watch the entire conversation here: youtu.be/JRKi9mbBil8?... #avatarsky

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

"The Art of Avatar Fire and Ash" artbook comes out on July 21st in the US, and evidently is already available in the UK! #avatarsky

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Peter Ramsey @pramsey342.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Storyboard artists, often closest and most integral to realizing a director's vision, are a relatively cheap part of the process. Often their role is disparaged, or not even understood. And yet one of the main goals of AI in film production seems to be to replicate what they do.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

“AI is less regulated than a sandwich shop” - MIT professor Want to help with that? There’s a bill in California that would require transparency in the AI datasets, but it needs your help to pass. Please add your name to the support petition here, it’ll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

There is a bill in California that would allow creators to look under the hood of AI training datasets to see if their work was being used, but it needs your support - please sign this petition, it’ll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 (video credit hitrecordjoe on IG) 1/

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The only way for this AI "competitor" to function is by taking a bunch of work off the internet without consent. A bill in California would force transparency in their dataset. Want to help it pass? Please sign this petition in support, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

Meme containing an image of a man holding up his hands, caption is a quote: “AI is not just a tool in the toolbox, it’s a competitor. People sometimes say, ‘well AI is just a pencil.’ I don’t know any pencils that stand up and write by themselves.” Quote is attributed to Edward Saatchi, CEO of Showrunner AI, called the "Netflix of AI".

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Black Forest Labs (like Stability AI) likely took a bunch of work off the internet in order to train their AI. A bill in California would force transparency in their dataset. Want to help it pass? Please sign this petition in support, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

Black and white image of Martin Scorsese raising his hands with a caption in big bold letters that says "ABSOLUTE SLOP".

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Sam Tung @stung.art · 30/05/2026

If you are aware of AI use on an animated production at a signatory studio please e-mail ai@tag839.org

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

MUST READ! @amnesty.org shining a light on the abuses of AI data scraping. Think we should force the AI corps to be transparent about what they trained off? There's a bill in California that would do just that - please support it by adding your signature to this petition: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their AI training datasets - this bill would force them. If that sounds good, we REALLY NEED YOUR HELP! Please sign this petition in support of the bill, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thank you @mexopolis.bsky.social for hearing your fans and your community!! ❤️‍🩹 If you'd like to take some action, a bill in Cali would force AI corps like Amazon to be transparent about what is in the training datasets, but it needs YOUR help! Please sign this petition: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

Screenshot of a post by Jorge R. Gutierrez @mexopolis on X.com

"I have decided to drop out of the AI program at Amazon. I will not be making a Punky Duck series. Actions speak louder than words.

My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both inside and outside the studios, driving this new tech.

My sincerest apology to those I upset. I promise to do better moving forward. Thank you for your patience with me. I will try harder."

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

"Faster, more efficient" = cutting artists and animators "3rd party video models w/ a proprietary model portfolio" = we won't tell you what data we trained off of (likely stolen) A bill in Cali would force AI transparency, but it needs YOUR help! Please sign this petition tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

Title: "Prime Video Orders Trio of Animated Series from New GenAI Creators' Fund"

Text: "makes every subsequent production faster and more efficient;"

Image description: screenshots of three AI generated animated projects

Text: "third-party video models with a proprietary model portfolio"

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

CA’s transparency bill AB-412 (which forces GenAi companies to disclose if their datasets are using YOUR copyrighted works) is in a slow march to become a bill. Also due to massive tech opposition, they make us all work for it every step of the way. Don’t let em win, sign the petition below asap!👇

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Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The metaphors really keep piling up here. A university used AI to try to save some time automating a task that did not need to be automated, or to give the appearance that it was future-forward, and wound up leaving hundreds of students out of graduation.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

California-based artists and creatives, the California government is asking for public input on AI's impact on our work. Please fill out this survey, it'll just take a few minutes: join.engaged.ca.gov/en/projects/...

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

@andyparkart.bsky.social has been with the MCU since nearly the beginning, and has contributed countless iconic designs. He's also a super nice guy - any team would be extremely lucky to have him.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

One of the best art teams in the world were all laid off yesterday. If you're hiring concept artists, you have your pick of *literally* some of the best artists currently working, who haven't been available in a decade+. I know some of them personally, and would eagerly recommend all of them.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

“And the end of Sora does not mean there is no demand for AI video generators, but it does mean that the overwhelming use case for AI video generators continues to be what it has always been: people making porn, nonconsensual sexual imagery, disinformation, and low-effort slop at scale.”

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Had a wonderful time chatting with Aaron Dhanda over on the Learn Squared podcast! We talked creatures, James Cameron, anxiety, and imposter syndrome, among many things! This is probably the most candid and real I’ve ever gotten on a podcast, so please take a listen when you have a chance! 1/2

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

JoGoLev explains the importance of AI transparency and the California AB-412 bill. If you want to help support transparency in AI datasets, sign this petition - it'll take 1 minute! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The hearing on AI dataset transparency on 12/8 was a resounding success! Artists, animators, voice actors, actors, writers, musicians, and other creatives showed up en masse in solidarity with one another and to support more transparency in the AI datasets! There was standing room only! 1/2

San Francisco Chronicle

By Aidin Vaziri, Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2025

"Actors and artists pack Stanford hearing to demand new AI transparency law"

Actor Sean Astin at the Fan Expo at Moscone Center in a file photo from Nov. 26, 2023. SAG-AFTRA President Astin told lawmakers in Stanford, "I've been a professional actor for 44 years, and it is simply not OK for companies to use the results of my work without me knowing." Manuel Orbegozo / Special to The Chronicle

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Everyone who wants sensible regulation regarding AI training on copyrighted works: we're asking you to actually show up IN PERSON to support CA bill AB412 on: Monday Dec 8 @ 10am Stanford University - Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA 94305 if you can. RSVP here: bit.ly/44lRMsX

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their datasets - this bill would force them. If you're pro AI regulation (esp if you're in Bay Area), please show up and offer your support for this bill! If you can't make it, help spread the word! RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Like some kind of zombie cockroach, THE BAN ON STATE AI REGULATIONS IS BACK FROM THE DEAD!! 🪦 Please call your senators and rep NOW and tell them no state AI regulation ban!! A cheat sheet of who to call, scripts of what to say here: tinyurl.com/msa69nkv

THE VERGE: Republicans are looking for a way to bring back the AI moratorium. A year-end defense bill might include another shot at overriding state AI laws.

House Majority leader Steve Salise (R-LA) told Punchbowl News he's considering adding language to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) effectively banning state AI regulations. Later on Tuesday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging Congress to standardize AI regulations.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Reminder: they're STILL taking all of our work + we STILL need (especially Cali) signatures on the petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act. TLDR= this'll require transparency about what's in AI datasets! Signing takes 1 min. Once done, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

HEY #AVATARSKY WAKE UP!! New Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer just dropped (and its absolutely packed) !! 🔥🔥🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1x...

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Avatar: Fire and Ash | New Trailer

YouTube video by Avatar

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 22/09/2025

[Upcoming artbook] Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole (Insight Editions, November 18) "Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Friends (esp if you live in CA) we REALLY need signatures on this petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act. TLDR = this will require AI corps to be transparent about what is in their datasets! Signing takes 1 min. Once you sign, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

1/7 This is Showrunner AI, a startup that just a few weeks ago got Amazon funding to become the “Netflix of AI” as reported by Forbes, Business Insider, NBC News and so on. Frustratingly, no news outlets asked or researched the data used by Showrunner. Well after some digging here’s it is👇

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Hey #avatarsky! I will be participating as a guest judge for your Avatar-themed art for this year's Avatar Day fan event on August 21! A bit nervous, because I know how many incredible artists there are out there in the community! Hit the link to find out more! avatar-day-event.webflow.io

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

FIRST LOOK IMAGE David Thewlis enters Avatar: Fire And Ash as Peylak – with a major role to come in 4 and 5. James Cameron says he’s playing “a long game” with the character. “You're gonna wait for it, but it's satisfying,” he tells Empire. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Due out December 19, here is the first official trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash. I hope you join us in theaters in December, you’re in for a wild ride. 🔥1/3 youtu.be/nb_fFj_0rq8?...

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Avatar: Fire and Ash | Official Trailer

YouTube video by Avatar

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Hey #avatarsky - let’s have some fun: please reply to this post with shares / screenshots of your favorite (positive) #AvatarFireAndAsh trailer takes - I wanna see ‘em! (I’m not on X any more, so I feel like I may be missing out on some fun ones…)

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Jeremy Bratetich @jeremy.minimap.com.au · 24/07/2025

Now seated for the trailer for James Cameron’s AVATAR: Fire and Ash

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Felix 🐀✨ @ratstar.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

The Avatar Fire And Ash trailer got me bad. I was vibrating in my seat smiling ear to ear, totally awestruck, it was exhilarating, I am so excited to see it. Also saw fantastic four x

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 26/07/2025

Nice of the Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer to let Fantastic Four play after it

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The ban on states regulating AI is back in Trump's newly announced "AI Action Plan". It proposes limiting federal AI funding to states that regulate the AI industry, something that was recently killed 99-1 in the "Big Beautiful Bill" - www.businessinsider.com/trump-admin-...

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States with strict AI laws could see federal dollars withheld under Trump's new AI plan

The Trump administration's new "AI Action Plan" recommends withholding federal funding from states with "burdensome" AI regulations.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Friends, they AI corps REALLY don't want to have to tell us if they trained on our work. Want to help change that? PLEASE sign and share this petition - it'll seriously take you 1 minute. actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Calling all #avatarsky and #Avatar fans! The first trailer for #AvatarFireAndAsh has been *officially* confirmed to be in front of #Fantastic4 this weekend! Hope you can make it, you’re in for a fun ride! 🔥

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Get To Know Nature @gettoknownature.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Need some awesome animals on your timeline? Or beautiful natural landscapes? With real photos, videos and stories from photographers who love nature? Here are a whole bunch of good accounts to follow. #birds #herps #mammals 🌿

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

THE AI REGULATION BAN IS DEAD!! The rest of the Bill is a shit sandwich, but let's celebrate our wins where we can! THANK YOU to everyone who made calls to their senators or at least made noise about it on social media: your efforts DID make a difference!! This wouldn't have happened without you!!

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

KEEP CALLING YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE AI REGULATION BAN especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine! IT’S NOT OVER UNTIL IT’S OVER!! Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.

CBS NEWS

Senate begins marathon vote series on Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as GOP eyes July 4 deadline

Meanwhile, Sen. Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, warned Sunday that the legislation would be a "political albatross" for Republicans, while suggesting that the bill could even lose support among the GOP, saying "it's not over until it's over."

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

KEEP CALLING YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE AI REGULATION BAN especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine! IT’S WORKING!! Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.

Republican doubts: The Al moratorium has divided Republicans. A group of GOP senators, including Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Josh Hawley of Missouri and others, sent a letter to Thune on Wednesday urging the removal of the moratorium language, according to a person familiar with the matter.

"States should not be punished for trying to protect their citizens from the harms of AI,"
Blackburn said in a post on X on Thursday.
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said he is concerned about the scope of the provision…

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Don't let Mr. Cruz tell your state how it should govern. Please call your senators - especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine. Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.

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