The creator of A.I. actress Tilly Norwood released a statement Monday responding to heated backlash after announcing that studios and agencies have expressed interest in Norwood.
At the Zurich Film Festival on Saturday, Elise Van Der Velden, the CEO of A.I. production company Particle6, and creator of the A.I. actress, spoke at the event, mentioning how studio interest has increased in Tilly Norwood.
The news did not go over well with actors and creatives who then publicly denounced Tilly Norwood, sparking further debate on A.I.’s position in the TV or film industry.
Melissa Barerra, who starred in the recent series of Scream movies, posted a story on Instagram, saying, “Hope all actors repped by the agent that does this, drop their a$$. How gross, read the room.”
In a response on social media, Van Der Velden said, “She is not a replacement for a human being, but a creative work – a piece of art. Like many forms of art before her, she sparks conversation, and that in itself shows the power of creativity.”
She writes to justify the creation of Tilly Norwood and the usage of A.I. in film and media. “I see AI not as a replacement for people, but as a new tool, a new paintbrush. Just as animation, puppetry, or CGI opened fresh possibilities without taking away from live acting, AI offers another way to imagine and build stories. I’m an actor myself, and nothing – certainly not an AI character – can take away the craft or joy of human performance.”
Van Der Velden went public with the A.I. actress earlier this year, creating social media accounts to showcase her work. Tilly Norwood’s Instagram account currently has over 20k followers and shows “behind the scenes” photos and moments. Including announcements for projects and posts of her “daily life” that you would possibly expect from a working actress.
Since then, Van Der Velden has launched Xicoia, a creative talent studio with the purpose of using A.I. for film and television production.
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