A brand new AI Darth Vader chatbot, voiced by a digital clone of James Earl Jones’ voice, made its grand entrance into Fortnite on Friday. Players immediately jumped at the opportunity to test the bot’s limits and see how far they could push it. The results were not disappointing, as gamers were able to get the chatbot to start cursing at them in no time. Despite efforts by Epic Games to remove expletives from Vader’s vocabulary, players found creative ways to manipulate the bot and make it say things it shouldn’t.
The latest update in the battle royale game allows players to defeat Darth Vader on the map and recruit him as an ally. This unique NPC ally can respond to voice chat using AI-generated responses in the iconic voice of James Earl Jones. Fortnite leaker Wenso delved into the code controlling AI Darth Vader and discovered that the bot is powered by Google’s Gemini model. While Epic Games has implemented safeguards to prevent the bot from promoting real-world violence or engaging in inappropriate topics like gambling, players have still managed to coax the chatbot into saying questionable things. Disney’s decision to push boundaries with AI Darth Vader, using the voice of a legendary actor, has resulted in some bizarre and meme-worthy Star Wars quotes.
Despite the efforts to control the chatbot’s behavior, players have discovered loopholes and have been able to make AI Darth Vader say some outlandish things. From references to popular culture to strange musings about various characters, the chatbot’s responses have ranged from humorous to downright bizarre. It seems that the limitations imposed on AI Darth Vader haven’t deterred players from testing its boundaries and finding new ways to elicit unexpected responses. The clash between the iconic Star Wars character and the unpredictable nature of online gaming has created a fascinating and sometimes unsettling experience for Fortnite players.
