Tilly Norwood, an actress completely generated by artificial intelligence, made her debut at the Zurich Film Festival, presenting as part of Xicoia, the world’s first artificial intelligence talent studio. The creation of Tilly has sparked a strong debate in the film industry, especially among human actors, who have expressed their frustration through various social platforms.
An actress named Tilly Norwood
The founder of Particle 6 Productions, Eline Van der Velden, has defended the inclusion of Tilly in the entertainment world, arguing that it does not represent a threat or a replacement for human actors, but is “a piece of art” that seeks to generate conversation about the use of artificial intelligence in creativity. In her statement, Van der Velden noted that she sees AI as a new tool and not a substitute for human talent.
However, reactions on social media have been strong. Actors like Mara Wilson have questioned the ethics behind the creation of Tilly, suggesting that perhaps the search should have been among the real people whose images were used in the character generation process. Others, like Kiersey Clemmons and Melissa Barrera, have demanded transparency regarding the names of the agencies involved in this project, accusing the industry of acting irresponsibly.
Despite the mixed responses, interest in Tilly has grown, with rumors indicating that Hollywood talent agencies are considering her potential. However, the film community remains skeptical about the future of AI-generated actors in film productions, as the technology still shows obvious flaws, such as in a video where one of Tilly’s fingers anomalously elongates, highlighting that there is still a long way to go for the perfection of such creations.
