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James Earl Jones deepfake (Jun 2025)
Epic Games used AI-generated voice technology to create a new non-playable character (NPC) in Fortnite that mimics the voice of James Earl Jones. While Jones reportedly authorized the use of his voice, the use of his…
- Incident date
- Jun 2025
- Target
- James Earl Jones
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Epic Games used AI-generated voice technology to create a new non-playable character (NPC) in Fortnite that mimics the voice of James Earl Jones. While Jones reportedly authorized the use of his voice, the use of his likeness raises legal questions about name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights in the digital era.