SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games’ subsidiary, Llama Productions, over its AI-generated Darth Vader voice in Fortnite. The union claims the company failed to negotiate with voice actors before implementing AI voice replication, violating collective bargaining agreements. This dispute ties into SAG-AFTRA’s ongoing video game strike, which aims to protect performers from being replaced by AI technology. Union leaders argue the Darth Vader case exemplifies why stronger AI safeguards are necessary in interactive media. The outcome could set a precedent for AI-generated voices and their impact on labor rights in the gaming industry.
by rrollins
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