SAG-Aftra says Fortnite Voice of Ai Darth Vader fair work practices

SAG-Aftra, the labor union that represents artists in films, television and interactive media, foot Ultimate work practice (ULP) presentation Against epic games to use a copy created from artificial intelligence from the Voice of Dark Vadel this season Fortnite. Disney and epic He announced for the first time on May 16 Which – which Fortnite It will feature the character with a copy created by the artificial intelligence of James Earl Jones.

The problem in the eyes of SAG-Aftra is that the union is currently racket while negotiating a new contract with video game companies, and the use of a sound created from artificial intelligence is an epic rejection of “bargaining in good faith”. The version of artificial intelligence from Dartheyd Vader is an interactive, but this does not change the fact that the video game version of Dartheyd Vader has been repeatedly played by representatives other than Jones.

Disney obtained permission from Jones and his family To use artificial intelligence to repeat his voice For the movie and television in 2022, so there is a precedent for performing artificial intelligence of this type. After Jones death In September 2024, the artificial intelligence path became technically as the only way to use the “original vote Vader voice”, unlike reusing previous offers. Unless the Epic or Disney wants to push another representative to play Dartheter, which requires reaching an agreement on a new contract Video game Performance artists.

ULP files are reviewed by the National Work Review Council and can lead to restless listening and relief sessions (a court of ordering an epic to remove the vheer of the game from the game until the settlement is reached, for example). It is often used as a means of unions to stimulate companies to return to the bargaining table or respond with more realistic display. SAG-Aftra Interactive media strike It has been going on since July 26, 2024. Sag-Aftra members originally Voice in favor of the strike In September 2023 for better wages and protection of Amnesty International.

Engadget has communicated with Disney and EPIC to comment on the SAG-Aftra ULP file. We will update this article if we hear.