Inside the creation of Tilly Norwood, the AI actress freaking out Hollywood

Tilly Norwood, an “actress” built with artificial intelligence, comes from humble beginnings, popping into the mind of Eline Van der Velden while the producer was in the restroom at London’s private Groucho Club. By the time Van der Velden got home, her mind was made up: 

She was going to make the first AI movie star.

Van der Velden shared her vision with ChatGPT, typing out a short description of her ideal candidate: “A stunning female celebrity with global appeal. She has symmetrical facial features, clear radiant skin, and captivating green eyes. Her hair is long.”

Out came the first image of Tilly—cartoonish, with pouffy lips, kiwi-colored eyes and vague ethnicity. ChatGPT, perhaps drawing on data showing that there are far more dark-haired people in the world than blondes, decided to make her a brunette. Van der Velden, who is blonde and blue-eyed, took the note.

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