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SAG-AFTRA Condemns AI 'Actress' Tilly Norwood and Warns Producers on Synthetic Performers

Tilly Norwood, created by Particle6, is attracting representation offers despite union fears of AI replacing human actors, with SAG-AFTRA representing 160,000 performers opposing synthetics.

  • SAG-AFTRA has condemned Tilly Norwood, a 100% AI-generated actress, stating that she is not an actor but a character created without permission from professional performers.
  • Eline Van der Velden, creator of Tilly Norwood, argues that the AI character is not meant to replace humans but is a new form of artistic expression designed to spark conversation, not substitution.
  • Industry experts emphasize the shift in studios towards AI, seeing it as a cost-saving tool rather than a threat, while some performers express fears over the loss of human connection in acting.
  • Hollywood talent agencies have shown interest in representing Tilly, signaling a potential acceptance of AI in film, despite ongoing concerns regarding the impact on human performers and the authenticity of storytelling.
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An actress who doesn't exist at least not in the traditional sense of the term is shaking Hollywood

·Italy
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Hollywood actors are furious over "actress" Tilly Norwood - an AI-generated person who risks competing with living people in the film industry.

·Stockholm, Sweden
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An “artificial intelligence” actress dubbed Tilly Norwood has caused a stir in Hollywood. The character’s creator, Eline Van Der Velden, is defending her creation.

·Helsinki, Finland
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