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The panel examines the controversy over “Tilly Norwood,” an AI-generated actress, and what it means for Hollywood’s future. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio debate whether artificial performers threaten human creativity, explore ethical uses of AI to augment actors, and consider the limits of synthetic art versus human expression as technology blurs artistic boundaries. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Introduction – Who is Tilly Norwood?
[2:00] Actors React to AI Talent Representation
[3:30] AI and the Future of Hollywood Production
[5:00] Human Stars vs Synthetic Characters
[6:20] Animation and AI Integration in Film
[9:00] Creativity and the Human Element in Art
[10:20] Ethical and Consensual Uses of AI in Movies
[12:30] CGI, Storytelling, and Human Essence
[14:50] AI Voices and Changing Audience Perception
[17:20] Actor Credit and Fair Use of AI Models
[18:50] Limits of AI Creativity and Originality
[21:50] A Spectrum of AI Applications in Entertainment
[24:10] Public Acceptance and Hollywood’s Next Move

Links:

SAG-AFTRA Responds To AI Actress Tilly Norwood Furore: “Creativity Is & Should Remain Human-Centered
https://deadline.com/2025/09/sag-aftr...

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