Epic Games added an AI-powered Darth Vader to "Fortnite" this month. Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice. "Fortnite" Darth Vader ...

LucasFilm trademarked the "sound of rhythmic mechanical human breathing created by breathing through a scuba tank regulator," better known as Darth Vader's robotically enhanced respiratory system.

“However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader ...

In the latest battle over AI in entertainment, a re-created Darth Vader voice has triggered a labour dispute. Here's everything to know In a case that feels straight out of sci-fi satire ...

Darth Vader has been added to Fortnite, and the iconic Star Wars villain has sparked controversy, debate and a legal challenge from SAG-AFTRA. This version of Vader is an NPC companion who can ...

“However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader ...

“However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader ...

An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, it said Monday. Fortnite announced last week it had got permission from the ...

The "world's largest labor union representing performers and broadcasters" has reportedly sued Fortnite's developers, Epic Games. The SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television ...

Before his passing last year, the voice actor behind Darth Vader, James Earl Jones, struck a deal with Disney allowing the company to use his voice recordings, likeness, and vocal style for future ...

As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA union has made it ...