AI Actress Tilly Norwood's Creator Discusses Backlash and Future

Eline van der Velden, creator of the AI actress Tilly Norwood, reflected on the public's reaction to her digital creation at the Zurich Film Festival's Summit. A year after Norwood's initial announcement, van der Velden returned to the event to address the controversy and discuss the AI's progress.

Despite facing backlash, van der Velden stated that Tilly Norwood has received numerous offers, indicating continued industry interest. The creator also shared her vision for future AI productions, suggesting a preference for collaborating with digital twins of established actors like Tom Holland and Olivia Colman, rather than their real-life counterparts.