The debut of Tilly Norwood, an AI‑created performer from Xicoia’s AI talent studio, has ignited fierce criticism from Hollywood actors and creators. Industry figures such as Emily Blunt and Whoopi Goldberg have called the move "really scary" and warned that AI actors cannot replicate the nuances of real human performance. Creator Eline Van der Velden defends Norwood as a work of art, urging that she be judged on her own merits. The controversy raises broader questions about AI’s role in film, streaming and the future of creative labor. Leia mais →

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. Leia mais →