Tilly Norwood exemplifies unethical training data practices, built on stolen performances without consent.

The claim that Tilly Norwood exemplifies unethical training data practices built on stolen performances without consent is rooted in a significant controversy within the entertainment industry. Tilly Norwood is an AI-generated character created by Eline Van der Velden's AI-focused production company, Particle 6. The character has sparked backlash from the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and various actors, who argue that Tilly Norwood was trained on the work of countless professional performers without their permission or compensation. This has raised concerns about the potential replacement of human performers by AI and the devaluation of human artistry Deadline Today. The controversy highlights broader ethical issues in generative AI, such as the need for consent and compensation when using existing works to train AI models, as well as the potential impact on employment in creative industries eWeek. While Van der Velden defends Tilly Norwood as a creative work and not a replacement for human actors, the debate underscores the importance of establishing ethical guidelines and legal frameworks for AI in the arts Ethics Alarms.