Walt Disney Co. and Universal Pictures have filed a landmark lawsuit against the AI platform, Midjourney, for copyright ...

Epic Games took a big step with conversational AI when it added a new version of Darth Vader in Fortnite that could speak with players. But later this year, any creator using Unreal Editor for ...

This AI version of his voice, powered by Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash model and ElevenLabs' Flash v2.5, is used with the Jones family's permission. AI Darth Vader was just the beginning. Image credit ...

AI Darth Vader, it seems, was just the beginning. During State of Unreal 2025, Epic unveiled plans to release new tools for creators to build their own AI-powered NPCs in Unreal Editor for Fortnite ...

In May, Epic added a Darth Vader NPC to Fortnite that could speak to players using an AI-powered version of James Earl Jones’ voice. Jones’ estate approved of the use of his voice.

AI Darth Vader Was the Beginning: ... This AI version of his voice, powered by Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash model and ElevenLabs' Flash v2.5, is used with the Jones family's permission.

Fortnite has revealed huge plans to bring more AI-powered NPCs like the existing Darth Vader AI who has ... dubbed with the late James Earl Jones’ renowned voice via Google’s Gemini 2.0 and ...

Fortnite’s Darth Vader AI has prompted a lot of intrigue and a degree of controversy. Here we explore how it works and what impact it is ... and Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model, which is the AI ...

Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) draws his lightsaber in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 Gameplay Trailer, via Fortnite YouTube Channel. SAG-AFTRA have found their lack of money disturbing, as they didn’t ...

Epic Games added an AI-powered Darth Vader to "Fortnite" this month. Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice. "Fortnite" Darth Vader ...

Epic Games added an AI-powered Darth Vader to "Fortnite" this month. Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice. "Fortnite" Darth Vader ...

The AI Darth Vader will be programmed to communicate with players, making special remarks, combat suggestions, and even answering random questions regarding the Force or the Galactic Empire. He will ...