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Fortnite's AI Darth Vadar controversy is about getting a fair deal for performers

Here's why SAG-AFTRA has lodged a complaint against Epic Games.

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Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader?

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 clear that using AI to resurrect voices without clear agreements digitally is a no-go.

Euronews

Actors call out Fortnite over ‘using AI to create Darth Vader voice’

SAG-AFTRA says Llama Productions replaced actors’ work with AI

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Actors' Union Sues Fortnite Over AI 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.

International Business Times

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice complaint against Epic over Fortnite's AI-powered Darth Vader: 'We must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members'

SAG-AFTRA members have been striking over AI in videogames since July 2024.

PC Gamer

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite

Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice

The Independent UK

SAG-AFTRA is mad that Fortnite used AI for Darth Vader instead of hiring a human

Although, that would kind of defeat the whole purpose of what the feature is for.

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SAG-AFTRA makes exception for student devs and game jams in 8-month videogame performance strike: 'I'm thrilled that these types of projects can now be accommodated'

"Student projects and game jams are especially playful and rewarding opportunities for devs and actors to collaborate."

PC Gamer

'Diabolical': Genshin Impact's English cast gives new VO the cold shoulder after he frames replacing a striking actor as an 'opportunity to carry the flame'

"This wasn't a passing of the torch."

PC Gamer

Severance Season 3 Is Happening! Everything We Know So Far: Plot, Cast, Release Date

Hit Apple TV+ show, 'Severance', has been renewed for a third season by Apple CEO Tim Cook. We've jotted down everything we know so far.

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"I don't think AI can take away our creative voices": Assassin's Creed Shadows Naoe actor thinks AI will only push people toward "human creativity"

Masumi Tsunoda is still worried about unregulated generative AI, though

GamesRadar

'I feel worried about this art form:' Unsurprisingly, the real Aloy from Horizon isn't a fan of AI Aloy

Horizon voice actor Ashly Burch speaks out about leaked AI tech demo of her character and calls for AI protection for game actors.

PC Gamer

Horizon Zero Dawn star Ashly Burch responds to Sony's controversial AI Aloy by pushing for actor protections: "You have to compensate us fairly, and you have to tell us how you're using this AI"

"I feel worried about this art form"

GamesRadar

SAG-AFTRA union and video game industry bargaining group remain at odds as agreements on AI protections still 'frustratingly far apart'

SAG-AFTRA strikes are set to continue as meaningful protections against AI likenesses remain inadequate.

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8 months into their strike, videogame voice actors say the industry's latest proposal is 'filled with alarming loopholes that will leave our members vulnerable to AI abuse'

Progress has been made, but SAG-AFTRA says the two sides in the dispute are still far apart.

GamesRadar

Resident Evil and Witcher 3 mocap director says video game industry layoffs have made it so "nothing is guaranteed," but AI won’t be replacing real actors "anytime soon"

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, union negotiators warn that the latest proposal from the industry is "still filled with alarming loopholes that will leave our members vulnerable to AI abuse"

Inverse

Voice Actors Are Suffering Because Game Makers Still Can’t Agree With Them On AI

'Zenless Zone Zero' has replaced two voice actors as SAG-AFTRA's video game strike continues.

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Actors supporting AI protections didn't know they were being replaced in Zenless Zone Zero update 1.6: "I found out the role was recast today alongside all of you"

Soldier 11 and Von Lycaon have new English voices

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The Independent UK

Keke Palmer wears famous Hollywood star’s dress to SAG Awards

Palmer’s black velvet dress with gold detailing has some meaningful history

GamesRadar

Hades 2 devs say "we have not recast any of our characters" in the roguelike amid concerns during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA video game strike

"We have respected and will continue to respect any actor needing to pause work"

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Stephen Amell needs to 'be more patient'

Stephen Amell needs to do a "better job" of speaking more cautiously in public and thinking about the consequences of doing so.

The Guardian - UK

How Harrison Ford brought a strike over video game AI to the world’s attention

Voice actors demanding compensation when AI generates performances from their work have taken industrial action since July

PC Gamer

Destiny 2 is the latest game to feel the SAG-AFTRA strike as it warns Heresy will be missing an unknown chunk of voiced dialogue

Sloane appears to be one of the characters that'll be silent.

GamesRadar

Hideo Kojima's Overdose hit a snag this year because "scanning and filming were suspended" due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, but work on Death Stranding 2 continued as normal

Casting for Physint was also paused and should resume next year

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Robert Downey Jr. gave this 'Stark' warning to Hollywood execs over AI in 2024

This year, a different kind of Hollywood blockbuster saw writers face off against AI.

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