SAG-AFTRA, a labor union representing actors and other talents across several mediums, has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games and Fortnite for its use of an AI version of Darth Vader.
Last week, Epic Games introduced a conversational AI version of the iconic Star Wars character, which responds to voice commands by players in Fortnite during its latest season themed around the sci-fi franchise. Darth Vader can join the player's squad and then hold conversations with them, which leads to some interesting exchanges.
