Fortnite's latest update featuring AI-generated Darth Vader has ignited significant controversy, as the Screen Actor's Guild filed an unfair labor complaint against Epic Games. They argue that using AI to recreate the voice of the late James Earl Jones violates agreements with human performers, highlighting concerns around replacing actors without prior notice. The game utilizes advanced AI models for voice generation, but raises ethical questions regarding automated performances. As SAG-AFTRA continues its strike, the incident underscores ongoing tensions between actors and the gaming industry in the face of emerging technologies.
On Monday, the Screen Actor's Guild blasted Epic Games for its AI Vader stunt and filed an unfair labor complaint against the developer with the National Labor Relations Board, arguing that Epic's use of AI violated their agreement by replacing human performers without notice.
SAG-AFTRA is still on strike against the video game industry, though actors are still allowed work on Fortnite and some other exempted projects.
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