SAG-AFTRA files complaint over Fortnite's AI Darth Vader
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SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor complaint against Epic Games due to the company's deployment of AI technology to replicate the voice of James Earl Jones as Darth Vader without proper negotiation. SAG-AFTRA asserts that while members wish to utilize AI, the transition must involve bargaining to protect performers' rights. The organization has engaged with AI firms for contracts that safeguard member interests. The complaint emphasizes the significance of respecting the work of human voice actors in light of the AI revolution within the gaming industry.
SAG-AFTRA's complaint emphasizes the necessity for bargaining over the use of AI that replaces human performers, ensuring member rights are upheld.
Using AI technology can be beneficial, but the process must involve proper negotiations and respect for the original performers' contributions.
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