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Fortnite is now offering players an unprecedented interactive experience with Darth Vader, featuring an AI-generated voice modeled after James Earl Jones’ legendary portrayal. After vanquishing Vader in-game, players can recruit him and engage in real-time conversations using voice chat. The impressive AI voice is a collaborative effort, leveraging Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash and ElevenLabs’ Flash v2.5 models. Epic Games has emphasized that player audio will not be retained or utilized for AI model development. While the feature has generated excitement, it has also sparked debate, exemplified by Twitch streamer Loserfruit testing the AI’s boundaries with provocative prompts. Notably, James Earl Jones’ estate has endorsed the project, expressing a desire to preserve and expand the character’s connection with audiences through innovative technologies.