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

When Fortnite players talk with Darth Vader, their audio is sent to Gemini, a conversation chatbot created by Google, to generate a response from the character, Epic says on its website.

The AI Darth Vader companion gives witty answers to the questions, alert the players from incoming threats, and can even leave the team. But the surprising part is that you can make him sing.

Fortnite underestimates SAG-AFTRA‘s power, it would appear after the online gaming platform used conversational AI to replicate James Earl Jones‘ voice as Star Wars‘ Darth Vader. On Monday ...

After Jones' death in September 2024, the AI route technically became the only way to use Darth Vader's "original voice," other than reusing clips of past performances.

Darth Vader responds; "Freaking, fucking, such vulgarity does not become you Padme." "You inquire about sustenance, and yet speak like a common thug," Vader continues in the clip.

Before you can recruit Darth Vader, you’ll need to take him down in a battle, as he is a boss. He still uses his old moves from earlier seasons, including the Force Pull, lightsaber lunges, and ...

Fortnite players are abusing AI Darth Vader, forcing him to say ‘Skibidi Toilet’ and worse Epic tries to crack down on slurs and swears by Michael McWhertor May 16, 2025, 12:08 PM PDT ...

AI Vader Immediately Goes Off the Rails in Fortnite with Curse Words and Skibidi Toilet References Interestingly, one of the FAQs asks, “Can I report something Darth Vader says?” and the ...

And James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice is one of the most magnificent of all. That voice will ALWAYS be associated with the terrible leader of the dark side on Star Wars.

Darth Vader’s AI is powered by Google Gemini 2.0. Players under 13, or the age of digital consent in their country, will need permission to speak with Darth Vader.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Hot Toys has unveiled a new sixth scale collectible figure based upon Hayden Christensen’s Sith Lord Darth ...