SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing performers in film, television and interactive media, has submitted an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) filing against Epic Games for using an AI-generated version of Darth Vader’s voice in the current season of Fortnite. Disney and Epic first announced on May 16 that Fortnite would feature a take on the character using an AI-generated version of James Earl Jones’ voice.

The issue in SAG-AFTRA’s eyes is that the union is currently on strike while it negotiates a

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