In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg discusses the controversy surrounding Darth Vader's AI-generated voice in Fortnite and the resulting legal actions by SAG AFTRA. He discusses the implications of AI replacing human performers and SAG AFTRA's stance on the matter. The episode includes an analysis of the National Labor Relations Act, licensing issues, and the legal distinctions between filing charges and lawsuits. Hoeg also explores potential outcomes of the NLRB's findings on the complaint and the future of AI in voice acting contracts. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call for listener feedback.

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

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

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