Etiquetas: Eline Van der Velden

Digital actress Tilly Norwood, created by AI firm Particle 6, has drawn fierce criticism from Hollywood after the company announced plans to secure traditional representation for the virtual performer. CEO Eline Van der Velden described the project as “a piece of art,” but actors such as Melissa Barrera warned that AI talent threatens human careers. Particle 6 is also launching a new agency, Xicoia, to manage AI creations, intensifying the debate over whether artificial characters should be judged on their own merits or compared directly with human performers. Leer más

Eline Van der Velden, founder and CEO of Particle6 and its talent studio Xicoia, introduced Tilly Norwood, an AI‑generated digital avatar, at the Zurich Film Festival. While talent agents have reportedly shown interest, the avatar's role as an "actress" has drawn criticism from SAG‑AFTRA and industry observers who question the ethics and feasibility of AI‑driven performers. Van der Velden envisions the avatar becoming a major screen presence, but the technology relies on human oversight and raises concerns about the impact on human actors and creative labor. Leer más

The debut of Tilly Norwood, an AI‑crafted performer created by the AI talent studio Xicoia, has ignited a heated debate in Hollywood. While creator Eline Van der Velden argues the digital character should be judged on its own merits, actors such as Emily Blunt and Whoopi Goldberg have warned that AI actors threaten the authenticity of human performance. Industry insiders fear the technology could lead to broader AI‑driven productions, prompting calls for caution and a reassessment of how AI fits into the entertainment ecosystem. Leer más

The creator of AI actress Tilly Norberg, Particle6, faced criticism from Hollywood actors after suggesting the digital performer could be represented by an agent. CEO Eline Van Der Velden defended the technology as a piece of art, not a human substitute, and announced the spin‑off of an AI‑focused agency called Xicoia. The debate touches on labor agreements, AI training on copyrighted work, and the broader question of whether AI characters belong to a separate genre. Particle6 maintains that Xicoia will manage AI talent while traditional representation remains available when appropriate. Leer más