Overview

• Epic Games introduced an AI-powered Darth Vader in Fortnite, using James Earl Jones' voice recreated with estate permission through Google Gemini and ElevenLabs technology.
• Players can interact with Darth Vader in real time via voice chat, with responses generated by AI models and voiced in Jones' iconic tone.
• Within hours of launch, players managed to exploit the AI to make Vader use profanity and slurs, prompting Epic Games to deploy immediate hotfixes.
• Parental controls and content filters have been implemented, restricting interactions for players under 13 and barring discussions on sensitive topics like self-harm and abuse.
• Epic Games continues to refine the AI's moderation rules to prevent further misuse and ensure compliance with community standards.