SAG-AFTRA has filed a complaint against Epic Games for utilizing artificial intelligence to recreate Darth Vader's iconic voice in Fortnite without informing or bargaining with the union. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, asserts that Epic's actions represent a unilateral change in employment conditions. Players can interact with AI-generated Darth Vader in the game, and the family of late actor James Earl Jones, who originally voiced the character, expressed support for the technology, emphasizing the importance of preserving the character's legacy for fans.
The use of AI to recreate Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite without player agreement raises concerns about the control of actors over their digital likeness.
SAG-AFTRA's complaint alleges that Epic Games made unilateral changes to employment terms, failing to notify or engage the union in bargaining.
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