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AI actor Tilly Norwood glitches on air
The gist
AI actress Tilly Norwood switched from English to Chinese mid-interview with Piers Morgan on September 18.
The glitch fuels a wider fight over AI performers in film and TV.
How it unfolded
- 2025Tilly Norwood, a photorealistic AI-generated character, was created by Eline Van der Velden through Particle6 Group and its AI division Xicoia, first appearing in a comedy sketch.
- 2025Norwood's name first surfaced following reports that talent agencies were eying signing her.
- Sep 15, 2026Norwood's media tour drew backlash from SAG-AFTRA, and media watchdogs denounced the press junket.