In the week since Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," introduced its AI-powered Darth Vader to the game, it has come to symbolize all that is exciting and risky about the rapid advancements in ...

Darth Vader’s appearance in ‘Fortnite’ has proved controversial, as the ‘Star Wars’ villain is powered by generative AI, sparking backlash and debate. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

SAG-AFTRA strikes back. The new Fortnite Vader feature has drawn the ire of SAG-AFTRA, which represents actors and voiceover artists, among other trades.On May 19, the union filed an unfair labor ...

The late actor, who died in 2024, had signed over his Darth Vader voice rights before his death. Instead, the union's grievance centers on labor rights and collective bargaining.

One of the big ones is more protection against AI copies, like Darth Vader in Fortnite. The Screen Actors Guild is pushing back against Epic's use of an AI-powered NPC ...

Darth Vader is now a character on "Fortnite," using an AI version of James Earl Jones' voice. Jones's family said they allowed AI to use his voice because he wanted "all ages" to experience Darth ...

Ahsoka learns that Anakin is Darth Vader in a vision in the Jedi Temple on Lothal. ahsoka vs vader. Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka go to Malachor, which houses an old Sith temple for knowledge. When Vader ...

Credit: Lucasfilm Darth Vader Goes R-Rated in GALACTIC BATTLE! On May 2, Epic Games’ flagship multi-platform game Fortnite launched its new Star Wars-themed season, GALACTIC BATTLE!During the ...

If we become aware or receive a bug report that Darth Vader in Fortnite responded in a way he shouldn’t, we investigate it and if needed, make adjustments to avoid similar responses in the future; ...

Darth Vader has touched down once again as a boss in Battle Royale, replacing Darth Vader Samurai. Be the first to recruit him and your whole team will be able to take turns talking to the Dark Lord.

How to talk to Darth Vader in Fortnite. Source: Shacknews. AI Darth Vader can appear in three different locations, randomly determined at the start of a match.

Darth Vader’s AI is powered by Google Gemini 2.0. Players under 13, or the age of digital consent in their country, will need permission to speak with Darth Vader. Epic Games says that player ...