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AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Drops Music Video, Gets Immediate Backlash

AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Drops Music Video, Gets Immediate Backlash

Summary

An AI-generated character named Tilly Norwood, created by the company Particle6, launched a music video that received negative reactions online. The video features a pro-AI theme, prompting backlash from actors and viewers who feel it's not genuine or fear it may replace human creativity.

Key Facts

  • Tilly Norwood is an AI character created by Eline Van der Velden, CEO of Particle6.
  • The music video featuring Tilly has over 32,000 views on YouTube.
  • Critics argue the character lacks the emotion and life experience of human actors.
  • The Screen Actors Guild criticized the video, saying it was made without permissions from professional performers.
  • Many online comments about the video are negative, with some describing it as "AI propaganda."
  • A survey by NBC News found that AI has a poor reputation in the U.S., with only 26% of voters having a positive view of it.
  • Despite the backlash, tech companies continue to invest in AI technology.

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