A dispute over AI-generated voice work has sparked a legal challenge from SAG-AFTRA, which filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions for using artificial intelligence to recreate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite. The union says the move bypassed required negotiations and replaced union-covered work without notice. This marks another flashpoint in the broader labor standoff over AI in the gaming industry, where actors are demanding protections against digital replacement. SAG-AFTRA argues that using AI to mimic iconic voices without bargaining undermines workers' rights and sets a dangerous precedent.
See "SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite", Sarah Parvenu, AP News, May 20, 2025