The emergence of AI voice synthesis, exemplified by its usage in the game Fortnite for Darth Vader's character, raises significant concerns for voice actors. This technology, while enhancing game experiences, could lead to the obsolescence of human performers, particularly those who have filled in for James Earl Jones in various media. Concurrently, the SAG-AFTRA union has filed a complaint focusing on labor rights, alleging that companies like Llama Productions are making unilateral decisions without proper negotiations regarding employment terms, intensifying ongoing disputes related to AI protections during an interactive media strike.
AI voice synthesis changing the industry threatens the jobs of voice actors who have portrayed Vader, as synthetic replicas could replace their work.
SAG-AFTRA's complaint focuses on labor rights and collective bargaining rather than the technical issues with AI voice usage in Fortnite.
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