AI actress Tilly Norwood sparks backlash
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Xicoia's debut of Tilly Norwood, the world's first AI-generated actor, has ignited a major controversy in Hollywood. While producer Eline van der Velden views AI as a creative tool, SAG-AFTRA sharply criticizes the technology for lacking human experience and potentially undermining actors' livelihoods.
SAG-AFTRA issued a statement on the AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood, saying she is not a real performer and can never be.
Hollywood erupted in controversy after Dutch actor and comedian Eline Van Der Velden claimed on Sept. 27 that talent agencies are interested in signing her AI-generated actress, Tilly Norwood. 'Good Lord,
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Tilly Norwood, fully AI 'actor,' blasted by actors union SAG-AFTRA for 'devaluing human artistry'
The AI creation has prompted backlash among Hollywood actors, including Whoopi Goldberg, Emily Blunt, Lukas Gage, Melissa Barrerra and Kiersey Clemons.
Gersh president Leslie Siebert calls the Tilly Norwood phenomenon “frightening” and "we’re not going to be that agency” to represent the AI creation.
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