SAG AFTRA, Darth Vader, and the Future of Performance in a World of AI
Description
LINKS
AI VADER
https://www.fortnite.com/news/this-will-be-a-day-long-remembered-speak-with-darth-vader-in-fortnite
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ai-voiced-darth-vader-can-swear-say-skibidi-toilet-in-fortnite-how-to-find-it/
https://x.com/Fortnite/status/1923397890241593822
SAG AFTRA CHARGE
https://x.com/IGN/status/1924616331057332619
https://www.ign.com/articles/voice-actor-union-files-unfair-labor-practice-charge-over-fortnites-ai-darth-vader
https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Llama%20Productions%20ULP%20Charge.pdf
https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/IMA%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf
THE LAW
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/158
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/157
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/159
(0:14 ) Introduction to the episode and topics
(0:41 ) Darth Vader in Fortnite and AI voice controversy
(2:40 ) SAG AFTRA's legal actions and implications
(3:22 ) Call for listener support and Patreon
(7:22 ) SAG AFTRA's stance on AI replacing human performers
(9:23 ) Potential outcomes of NLRB's findings on the complaint
(10:07 ) Legal distinctions between filings and lawsuits
(11:06 ) Analysis of the National Labor Relations Act and licensing issues
(16:31 ) Future of AI in voice acting contracts
(21:42 ) Closing remarks and call for listener feedback
United States
