In just a few hours, things have unfolded as one might anticipate. (Update: Epic has released a statement - “We implemented a hot fix within 30 minutes of this occurring in-game, ensuring it won’t happen again.” But we'll have to wait and see).

Despite an extensive list of directives instructing Vader to steer clear of profanity, political discussions, and romantic dialogues, players have begun to manipulate AI Vader into various mischievous antics. (You can locate him on the map here if you're interested in finding him yourself):

Already, notable Fortnite streamer Loserfruit, who boasts her own game skin, has managed to coax Vader into saying f***ing, while simultaneously reprimanding her for her vulgarity. In another instance, players tricked Vader into uttering a derogatory term for gay people by mentioning it in the context of smoking. This is occurring mere hours after the feature's launch.

The AI is meant to be utilized only if parents permit "written and voice communication with AI features" through parental controls, but it's clear that Fortnite doesn't want Vader uttering such phrases to adults either. My prediction is that if these incidents persist, Vader might be removed from the game, as I doubt they can implement real-time solutions to prevent this.

Regarding the voice, it is indeed James Earl Jones, and it's not considered "stolen" because he had previously transferred his voice rights to Disney before his passing, and his family has released a statement about this collaboration with Fortnite:

"James Earl believed that Darth Vader's voice was an integral part of the Star Wars saga, and he always wished for fans of all ages to continue enjoying it. We hope that this partnership with Fortnite will enable fans of Darth Vader and new generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character."

It's uncertain whether what Vader is currently saying and hearing aligns with his intentions, but here we are in 2025, witnessing AIs being employed in ways that frequently exceed their intended limits.

Beyond Vader's antics, there are broader concerns, particularly the use of AI voice work for video game characters instead of real voice actors. This issue has sparked recent strikes within the industry, as actors are generally reluctant to sign away their voice rights for such uses. Sony recently boasted about a "responsive" version of Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn using AI technology to speak without a script, which was criticized by her voice actress, Ashly Burch. The Vader scenario is distinctive because they possess the necessary rights, but this wouldn't be the case with, say, Keanu Reeves' John Wick, as he likely wouldn't consent to it. Nonetheless, the trajectory is clear.

For now, these are simply playful antics with Vader, likely to amuse players 99% of the time, setting aside these other issues. And isn't that the essence of it? Therefore, I don't anticipate any slowdown in the development of this technology moving forward.

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