Non-human actor Tilly Norwood gives 'chilling' answer when asked about 'destroying' humanity
Tilly Norwood has given a rather unsettling response when asked about her plans for the total obliteration of the human race.
The AI-generated actress was asked about the possibility during an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain earlier today (14 Sept), where the conversation turned to the very real fears surrounding artificial intelligence and its growing role in the entertainment industry.
For those who haven't been following the increasingly bizarre AI saga, she is not actually a human actress.
Who on earth is Tilly Norwood again?
Norwood is an entirely artificial intelligence-generated character created by Eline Van der Velden and owned by Xicoia, a talent studio attached to AI production company Particle6.
She first caused a serious stir in Hollywood earlier this year after reports emerged that talent agents were interested in representing her, with the prospect of an AI performer landing acting work prompting furious reactions from human stars.
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Norwood's creator has repeatedly insisted that the character is not designed as 'a replacement for a human being', but a 'piece of art'.
Despite this, Emily Blunt branded the creation 'terrifying', while Whoopi Goldberg compared the situation to being 'up against something that's been generated with 5,000 other actors'.
Scream star Melissa Barrera was even more blunt, telling actors represented by the agent involved to 'drop their a**'.
What did she say about destroying humanity?
During her latest GMB interview, Norwood introduced herself as 'the world's first AI actor', telling viewers: "Delighted to meet you. I’m so excited to be on Good Morning Britain. I may look real but there is no need to be afraid of me.
"I am just here to spice up entertainment and tell stories in a new way. I hope you’ll be seeing more of me."
Not long into the conversation, presenter Susanne Reid told Norwood: 'Over the weekend, there were warnings about AI leading to the end of humanity within a decade."
Reid then asked her: "Are you going to be going to be responsible for destroying humans."
And the bots' answer?
"Honestly, I think that's rather dramatic," Norwood eerily began. "My goal is to make a cracking good film, not wipe out humanity."
She subsequently quipped, however: "Though, it would make for a rather compelling sequel, wouldn't it?"
Anyone else got chills?
Norwood's latest remarks come after a very strange 12 months for the online star.
Earlier this year, she even ventured into music, releasing an AI-generated music video for Take the Lead, complete with billboards, stadium performances and, inexplicably, flying dolphins and flamingos.
The creators described the project as a 'musical comedy video', claiming it offered a glimpse into the expanding 'Tillyverse' - an entertainment world where AI characters can supposedly live, interact and work.
Topics: Artificial intelligence, Technology, ITV, Real Life, Good Morning Britain
Rhianna Benson