In recent news, some Fortnite players have misused an AI-powered Darth Vader character, prompting the character to utter slurs and inappropriate phrases. Darth Vader's voice was created through advanced tech after the collaboration with James Earl Jones' family, aiming to enrich player experience. However, this has led to unintended consequences, where players have manipulated the dialogue system to make racist and homophobic comments. This situation aligns with broader issues surrounding AI and actor rights, as highlighted by a recent legal complaint by the SAG-AFTRA actors' union against Epic Games.
Clips shared on social media show Vader saying offensive things about LGBTQ+ people as well as "gay porn", "Hawk Tuah" and "a Diddy party".
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.
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