The Writers Guild of America has withdrawn its sponsorship from the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City. This decision comes after Urbanworld announced it would feature a new section dedicated to films created using artificial intelligence tools.

The union has been a vocal critic of AI in the entertainment industry, citing concerns about its potential impact on writers' jobs and creative processes. Their withdrawal signals a strong stance against the integration of AI-generated content without proper industry safeguards and agreements.

Urbanworld, which typically showcases independent films, had positioned the new AI section as a forward-looking initiative. However, the WGA's decision highlights the ongoing tension and debate surrounding AI's role in creative fields and the significant opposition it faces from established artistic organizations.