By now you’ve seen images of the doe-eyed “synthetic performer” named “Tilly Norwood.” The AI fabrication made headlines over the weekend when it was revealed (via Deadline ) that some talent agents were actually interested in representing “Tilly.” Hollywood met this chilling threat with disgust and fury, though none said it better or more succinctly than geek god Ralph Ineson :

Speaking to Variety , Emily Blunt also weighed in after being shown a photo of Tilly Norwood. “That is really, really scary,” she said. “Come on, agencies, don’t do that. Please stop. Please stop taking away our human connection.”

Actors union SAG-AFTRA—which made AI use a central point in its big 2023 strike —released a statement today that conveyed its displeasure in no uncertain terms:

“SAG-AFTRA

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