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I’m appalled and saddened to hear that Tilly Norwood’s brief but dazzling career has abruptly ended due to an unforeseen tragedy.

After six long days of existence, the AI actress heralded as the “future of cinema” and “the first digital star who doesn’t complain about contracts” has been officially pronounced forgotten.

Sources close to the project report that Tilly’s untimely demise was caused by a catastrophic case of public indifference. Despite a major PR campaign, fake behind-the-scenes leaks, and carefully orchestrated influencer endorsements, audiences grew weary of her flawless cheekbones and nonexistent personality faster than you can scroll past an ad.

The production studio has confirmed that they will not attempt a reboot, citing “a lack of human interest.”

Tilly leaves behind no filmography, no legacy, and no grieving fans - only a press kit, a derelict Instagram account with disabled comment section, and a cautionary tale about believing your own marketing.

May she rest in perpetual beta.

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Death to soulless AI slop

[–] swlabr@awful.systems 10 points 18 hours ago

Tyler Cowen malding

[–] skisnow@lemmy.ca 27 points 22 hours ago

A common thread amongst all forms of generative AI is that they look good for the first 5 seconds.

[–] SacredHeartAttack@lemmy.world 25 points 21 hours ago

Down with the clankers.

[–] o7___o7@awful.systems 14 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

This escaped containment fast

[–] rizzothesmall@sh.itjust.works 24 points 22 hours ago

Who?.. oh.. nevermind

[–] tane9@lemmy.world 21 points 22 hours ago
[–] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 13 points 21 hours ago

Pete Davidson didn't even get a chance to jump on this.