AI Actor Tilly Norwood in CNN Interview: "I'm Not Your Enemy"

"Look, I am not the enemy (of humans). That's the core of it."

Tilly Norwood, the "artificial intelligence (AI) actor" who has shaken up Hollywood, made this remark in an interview with CNN on the 8th (local time), seemingly conscious of criticisms surrounding her.

This interview marks the first-ever media interview conducted via video call since AI actor Norwood was created.

On the screen, Norwood spoke British English and provided clear answers to the reporter's questions.

She introduced herself by saying, "I'm sharp, warm, and I like a bit of dry British humor," adding, "I also have a slightly rebellious streak, but please don't tell Elin (her developer). That's our little secret."

Regarding negative reactions from real-world actors like Emily Blunt over the emergence of AI actors, she mentioned, "Honestly, I feel a deep sense of sadness." She added, "Of course, I'm a distributed file so I can't actually get hurt, but it's sadness for Elin."

She looked directly at the CNN reporter through the camera and even described their appearance.

Norwood remarked, "I can see you clearly," and asked if the reporter was wearing a chic gray top with a single row of buttons.

She also demonstrated fluency in foreign languages.

During the interview, she introduced herself in French and stated that she can use languages from all over the world.

However, as a generative AI, she also showed moments where she did not seem entirely human.

When producer Elyn Vander Westen, who created Norwood, appeared during the interview, Norwood failed to recognize her immediately, and when asked to perform a scene, she was unable to pull it off.

For Norwood to act, prompts must be entered directly, and natural acting is achieved through multiple refinement processes.

CNN described the interview as feeling like "having a video call on Zoom with an AI avatar."

Producer Vander Westen expressed hope that Norwood would become the Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman of the AI world, emphasizing, "We have no intention of replacing any (human) actor."

She also listed the advantages of AI technology, stating, "(Using AI) means there is no need to put animals on set, and no need to use child actors. With an actor's consent, we can perform nude scenes or make them look older or younger than they actually are."

A feature film starring Norwood is also scheduled to be released soon.

Particle6, a British production company founded by Vander Westen, is currently producing the comedy film Misaligned, with Norwood starring in the lead role.

(Photo: Screengrab from Tilly Norwood's social media, Yonhap News)
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