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 ...

Given the latest AI advances, it’s easy to envision how a device like the Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer could be created ...

Three recent developments in AI – in video games, wearable technology and education – suggest that building something like Stephenson’s Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer is possible.

Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to ...

Recent AI advances in voice tech, wearables and education echo the sci-fi world of The Diamond Age, raising hopes and concerns for the future.

In May 2025, the hit video game “ Fortnite ” introduced an AI version of Darth Vader, who speaks with the voice of the late James Earl Jones.