Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice. "Fortnite" Darth Vader represents both the benefits and pitfalls of AI. He is what they made him.

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has debunked claims that they have issues working with Disney over AI Darth Vader and making Disney Experience.

Parents can approve or deny Darth's shenanigans by heading to Epic Games' parental controls and selecting “allow voice and written communication with AI Features." Darth Vader AI is now in Fortnite.

Beyond combat, the AI Darth Vader offers unique interactions. Players can engage in conversations and even prompt the Sith Lord to sing, showcasing the lighter side of this technological advancement.

Thanks to an AI-generated voice based on the late James Earl Jones, players can speak to Darth Vader in real time and get the Dark Lord of the Sith to respond within certain limitations.

AI is taking over the iconic voice of Darth Vader, with the blessing of James Earl Jones (TECHCRUNCH) The retirement of Jones, now 91, from the role, is of course well-earned. But if Disney continues ...

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, CanadaJames Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that By: Sarah Parvini, The Associated Press Posted: 12:01 ...

Artificial intelligence will take over one of the most iconic voices in the history of film after the actor who voiced Darth Vader signed over the rights to his voice to an AI startup. James Earl ...

Recently, Epic Games has added the AI feature to the Darth Vader NPC, allowing players to interact with it using voice chat. This gave the character unique properties, making the interactions ...

Fortnite had a very rocky launch with its AI-powered NPC, Darth Vader, last month. The battle royale's use of artificial intelligence may not be stopping there, either. Epic Games has unveiled a ...