Tilly Norwood is a fresh-faced Hollywood ingenue with a social media presence, a growing fan base, and interest from talent agencies, but you will never see Tilly on the red carpet. Created from code, Tilly is a photorealistic AI performer whose emergence has prompted SAG-AFTRA to sound the alarm about synthetic actors being trained on human performances without compensation or consent.
The Norwood controversy raises critical questions about artificial intelligence in entertainment, from intellectual property rights to the very nature of performance and creativity. As synthetic performers become increasingly sophisticated, the industry must address these challenges while protecting both innovation and human artistry.
Join us for a lively discussion with Cornell professor Howard Leib, an entertainment attorney whose decades of experience provide valuable insight into this fast-moving frontier. Professor Leib will explore the ethical and legal challenges as AI reshapes the entertainment landscape. This timely conversation is essential for business professionals, graduate students, and anyone interested in the evolving intersection of entertainment, technology, and commerce.
