Dutch technologist Eline van der Velden introduced AI actress Tilly Norwood at the Zurich Film Festival as part of her new AI talent studio Xicoia. She told an interviewer in July: “We want Tilly to be the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman, that’s the aim of what we’re doing.” She also explained on LinkedIn that “Budgets are shrinking. They care about the story — not whether the star has a pulse.” Hollywood actors responded with immediate backlash. !” Nonetheless, Van der Velden says she is in discussions with Hollywood agents who want to sign the AI actress. (Story URL)