The introduction of Darth Vader has been a special experience, but now Epic Games is taking the iconic character to the next level. The May 16th update added an AI Darth Vader chatbot to the ...

In fact, gamers have discovered that the AI Darth Vader has very strong opinions towards Llamatauns, the llama-shaped spots based on Star Wars 's Tauntauns, and he's not afraid to show it.

Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice. "Fortnite" Darth Vader represents both the benefits and pitfalls of AI. He is what they made him.

But until Epic announced its AI version of Darth Vader for Fortnite, no major blockbuster video game had actually put similar technology in a release. It would be a gamble.

Fortnite players can channel their inner dark side as James Earl Jones‘ Darth Vader returns to the game. Players will be able to recruit the Sith Lord and be able to talk to him, he will respond ...

You can read our playbook for handling this delicate balance here. Final Word: Don’t Let AI Pull You to the Dark Side AI Darth Vader may have made headlines, but it also raised legal alarms.

In May, Epic added a Darth Vader NPC to Fortnite that could speak to players using an AI-powered version of James Earl Jones’ voice. Jones’ estate approved of the use of his voice.