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. Read more →