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SAG-AFTRA Responds To Fortnite’s AI-Generated Darth Vader Feature With Unfair Labor Complaint
Fortnite used conversational AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice as Star Wars' Darth Vader, which has sparked a complaint from SAG-AFTRA.
“We celebrate the right of our members and their estates to control the use of their digital replicas and welcome the use of new technologies to allow new generations to share in the enjoyment of those legacies and renowned roles,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a statement. Fortnite previously announced the feature on Friday, thanking Jones’ estate “for the opportunity to make this happen for players,” sharing a statement from the late actor’s family. “James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it,” they said.
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