"We want Tilly to be the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman,"
""AI Commissioner.""
"which agency is going to be representing her in the next few months."
"Talent Agents Circle AI Actress Tilly Norwood"
"Come on, agencies, don't do that. Please stop taking away our human connecti"
Particle6 created Tilly Norwood, a fully AI-generated synthetic performer resembling social-media influencers. Founder Eline Van der Velden promoted Tilly and claimed agencies were interested and that representation would be announced soon. A claim of agent interest spread through industry channels and ignited widespread alarm. The avatar's glossy, generic look and limited acting prompted visible criticism from performers. The episode intensified debates over AI avatars, representation rights, ethical boundaries, and potential impacts on human performers and industry practices.
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