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Players can now interact with an A.I. character that uses the voice of the late James Earl Jones. But SAG-AFTRA isn't happy ...
Epic Games added an AI-powered Darth Vader to "Fortnite" this month. Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice.
Several folders and files with names indicating upcoming skins for Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 were seen. One of those is none other than the red lightsaber-wielding Darth Vader.
We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime fans of Darth Vader and newer generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character. - The family of James Earl Jones" ...
Epic Games introduced an AI-powered Darth Vader using a clone of the actor's iconic voice, which immediately stirred up a hornet's nest.
The first time I noticed AI was really changing gaming, I wasn’t fighting a boss or staring at some massive, procedurally ...
Fortnite regular @ShiinaBR was first to leak the rumour that Indiana Jones and Darth Vader are set to arrive in Chapter 3, with fellow insider @TaborTimeYT corrbating.
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 ...
The union alleges Epic Games replaced actors' work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite without notice.
SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite by: SARAH PARVINI, Associated Press Posted: May 19, 2025 / 03:57 PM EDT ...