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AI Character Tilly Sparks Ethical Debate in Hollywood

1/29/2026

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Story summary

AI advances in Hollywood place Tilly Norwood, an A.I. character created by Eline Van der Velden, at the center.
Talent agencies show interest in Tilly, creating a divide between embracing streamlined productions and ethical concerns about displacement.
The situation echoes fears about Aki Ross from 2001's Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, as Roy Sato notes anxieties.
The debate centers on ethical implications and potential displacement of human actors.

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Story summary

AI advances in Hollywood place Tilly Norwood, an A.I. character created by Eline Van der Velden, at the center.
Talent agencies show interest in Tilly, creating a divide between embracing streamlined productions and ethical concerns about displacement.
The situation echoes fears about Aki Ross from 2001's Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, as Roy Sato notes anxieties.
The debate centers on ethical implications and potential displacement of human actors.