Overview

• Fortnite introduced an AI-powered Darth Vader character using a digital replica of James Earl Jones' voice, approved by his family to preserve the character's legacy.
• Players exploited the AI system to prompt Darth Vader to use profanity and slurs, prompting swift action from Epic Games to issue a hotfix within 30 minutes.
• Epic Games implemented stricter safety filters, ban triggers, and parental controls to address moderation gaps and prevent further misuse of the AI character.
• Star Wars fans have expressed ethical concerns, criticizing the use of a deceased actor's AI-generated voice as unsettling and commercially exploitative.
• The Galactic Battle season in Fortnite, featuring the controversial AI Darth Vader, will continue through June with additional Star Wars-themed events planned.