Fortnite’s use of AI-generated Darth Vader voice, based on James Earl Jones, raises ethical questions about consent, digital replicas, and the future of labor rights in an AI-driven world ...

AI Darth Vader was a huge hit in Fortnite, and now Epic plans to let creators make AI-powered NPCs for their own in-game ...

Jones died in September. “Fortnite” said it had received permission from Jones’ estate to include his voice in the game. James Earl Jones has approved of Lucasfilm using artificial ...

SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Fortnite’s production company, alleging that its use of an AI-powered James Earl Jones Darth Vader voice infringes on the union’s right to ...

SAG-AFTRA filed a complaint against Epic Games over AI recreating James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice in Fortnite The union alleges replacement of human performers without notice or bargaining ...

Fortnite underestimates SAG-AFTRA‘s power, it would appear after the online gaming platform used conversational AI to replicate James Earl Jones‘ voice as Star Wars‘ Darth Vader. On Monday ...

Fortnite” has set singer Bruno Mars as the icon of its next “Fortnite Festival.” The 16-time Grammy Award winner will debut ...

SAG-AFTRA is objecting to the use of AI to recreate the late James Earl Jones’ bass intonations of Darth Vader in Epic Games’ “Fortnite.” The actors union said Epic-owned Llama Productions ...

Even though James Earl Jones’ family allowed his voice to be ... Agreement — which covers many major game studios, including Fortnite‘s Llama Productions — have been on strike against ...