Summary
Hollywood stars and the actors' union SAG-AFTRA are upset about Tilly Norwood, a new "AI actor" created by Dutch comedian Eline Van der Velden. The AI can mimic a human actress and is being promoted online, but there's a concern it could take jobs from real actors. Hollywood, especially after past strikes over AI, is worried about AI's impact on the industry.
Key Facts
- Tilly Norwood is an AI creation described as an "actor" by its Dutch creators.
- Emily Blunt, Natasha Lyonne, and Whoopi Goldberg are among the stars speaking against it.
- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) stated the AI is not a true actor.
- SAG-AFTRA warns using AI like Tilly Norwood could conflict with new protections from the 2023 strikes.
- The AI's creator, Eline Van der Velden, claims Tilly is a piece of art, not a human replacement.
- AI's role in entertainment was a major issue during the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes.
- Natasha Lyonne suggested boycotting talent agencies using the AI actor.
- Emily Blunt expressed fear about AI's ability to replace human actors.
