Voice Actor Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Over Fortnite's AI Darth Vader

Epic Games has sparked controversy by introducing an AI-generated Darth Vader NPC in *Fortnite*, sparking a potential unfair labor practice charge from SAG-AFTRA. The union alleges Epic failed to negotiate terms with its actors, using AI technology without notice or bargaining, which undermines workers' ability to negotiate fair conditions. This follows months of strike by video game performers over AI-related provisions, as 24 out of 25 contract points were already agreed upon. SAG-AFTRA is now seeking to prevent Epic from replacing human actors with AI in its games until a fair resolution is reached.