October 17, 2025/Midnight
Erie, PA. – When Tilly Norwood appeared on screen, the world was stunned – and so did I. Introduced as the world’s first AI actress, she possesses a beauty so precise it borders on the unreal, and a depth of emotion that seems almost human. However, behind this perfection that has sparked intense debate: is this the dawn of a new cinematic era, or a sign that humanity is slowly losing the very essence of art itself?
Tilly Norwood is a creation of artificial intelligence, brought to life by Dutch actress and entrepreneur Eline Van der Velden. Tilly made her debut in a sketch titled AI Commissioner, a project entirely crafted by AI: the script, background, and characters. Eline Van der Velden has repeatedly stated that she hopes Tilly can become the “next Scarlett Johansson” and reveal that she is in talks with many talent agents.
The emergence of Tilly give me a thought: human ethics and creativity are being challenged, and art – a realm inherently steeped in emotion and humanity – is gradually losing the very essence that defines it.
Tilly is an AI-generated actress, but there’s a crucial distinction: AI is a creative tool that draws upon vast repositories of existing information. Every gesture, expression, and aspect of Tilly’s appearance is crafted by algorithms, referencing images of other female artists. This is fundamentally different from animated characters, which emerge from the imagination, style, and personal touch of their artists.
According to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Tilly is not truly an actress, but rather a character synthesized from the work of thousands of professional performers – and done so without their consent. They also caution that any studios considering collaborations with Tilly must strictly adhere to their contractual agreements.
To me, watching a film featuring an AI actress, the emotions we experience no longer feel purely human, but rather the result of an intelligent algorithm. Art has always been about human emotion – the creativity, empathy, and imperfections that make us connect. But now, when technology can recreate those emotions, the line between real and artificial starts to fade. And with that, the true meaning of art may slowly be slipping away.
Tilly Norwood is portrayed as flawless – stylish, beautiful, and perfectly talented. She represents the image we all secretly wish to become: the perfect version of ourselves, free from mistakes or flaws. But when everything becomes perfect, do we remain truly ourselves? What makes us, as human beings, special is our imperfection – the moments when we feel, make mistakes, and grow from them.
Tilly Norwood is not just a product of technology – she represents the digital age, a time when the line between humans and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly blurred. Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool that helps people create and move forward. Yet, from my perspective, it is threatening the core values that define us as human – our work, our ethics, our sense of truth, and our artistic spirit. Perhaps the biggest challenge we face is not the power of AI itself, but our ability to protect the human part of us in the world we are building.
