Epic Games added an AI-powered Darth Vader to "Fortnite" this month. Players interact with the character, which uses conversational AI based on James Earl Jones' voice.

Apropos of nothing, Fortnite recently dropped an AI-powered Darth Vader NPC into the battle royale's sprawling island – and while NPC squadmates that you can pick up to recruit your changes are ...

A Darth Vader AI is being added to Fortnite that will be able to talk with you. • He is not allowed to use romantic language, swear or talk about killing younglings • If you tell Vader you ...

Ever since Fortnite introduced an AI chatbot of Darth Vader, the move has been surrounded by controversy. While James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of the Sith Lord, gave his consent for his voice ...

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 ...

Beyond combat, the AI Darth Vader offers unique interactions. Players can engage in conversations and even prompt the Sith Lord to sing, showcasing the lighter side of this technological advancement.

Fortnite announced on its news site this morning that players will now be able to have conversations with Darth Vader “ [w]ith your voice. And he’ll respond back using conversational AI.” ...

Darth Vader from Star Wars' latest Fortnite appearance comes with an AI voice based on James Earl Jones that can communicate and converse with players, all approved by the deceased actor’s estate.

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.