Once again, the use ofartificial intelligence In the world of video games he returned to the center of the controversy. Recently, on Fortnite it has been introduced Darth Vaderthe famous character of the saga of Star Wars. The real novelty is the fact that with him we can speak, receiving answers created with the IA that imitates the item of James Earl Jones, Original interpreter of the character.
Despite Epic Games has received authorization from the actor’s heirs the possibility of using his voice, the union of the US voice actors SAG-AFTRA He lashed out against the study, presenting an accusation of unfair work practice aimed at Llama Studio, a company of the giant of Cary who aims to replace human interpreters with artificial intelligence.
“We celebrate the right of our members and their heirs to control the use of their digital replicas and we welcome the use of new technologies that allow the new generations to enjoy those inherits and those iconic roles“, The union said in a statement.“ However, we must protect Our right to negotiate the terms and conditions for the use of voices that replace the work of our members, including those who have replied the rhythm and iconic tone of Darth Vader in video games in the past “.
The members of the SAG-AFRTRA have been strikeing from 2024 for the threat represented by the AI for the dubbing sector which, as in this case, takes away the work for professionals in the sector. Scott LawrenceIn fact, he lends his voice to the Darth Vaders who have appeared in video games since 1994, and therefore the position of the union against the IA is perfectly understandable.
The debate, however, is not only linked to dubbing.
Several giants in the sector, in fact, are experimenting with the possibility of using artificial intelligence to perform the tasks currently assigned to developerspotentially compromising another category of people actively engaged in creating video games.