Emily Blunt has taken up arms against the rise of AI-generated celebrities, specifically naming virtual performer Tilly Norwood as “terrifying,” and pleading with talent agencies not to sign her.

Norwood was created by AI talent studio Xicoia and unveiled by Eline Van der Velden at the Zurich Film Festival.

Tilly, a young brunette actress designed to resemble a composite of famous stars, was even pitched as “the next Scarlett Johansson.” Within days of her debut, she began drawing interest from talent agents.

“That’s an AI? Good Lord, we’re screwed,” the actress said when shown a photo of Norwood during an interview.

Actress Emily Blunt labeled Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated celebrity, terrifying, pleading with the industry to not go in that direction

“That is really, really scary. Co

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