

CT: AI Actresses, HUNTR/X, and The Life of a Showgirl
Oct 9, 2025
The podcast dives into the controversy surrounding Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress stirring debates about authentic performance in film. It spotlights HUNTR/X's live debut and the tremendous impact of K-pop on their success. A vibrant critique of Taylor Swift's latest album, exploring its themes and fan reactions, takes center stage. The discussion also touches on Lebron James's clever promotion and Diddy's recent legal troubles, alongside updates on OpenAI's Sora 2 and a viral TikTok meme. Netflix's renewal of One Piece promises more adventures for fans!
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What Makes Acting Real
- The Tilly Norwood case raises the question of what makes a performance authentic beyond surface imitation.
- The hosts argue presence, memory, pain, and imagination create acting's unique human power.
Protect Teen Creativity
- Encourage teens to protect and cultivate their creativity as something sacred and irreplaceable.
- Remind young artists that human experience fuels art in ways AI cannot reproduce.
Huntrix Goes Live
- Huntrix moved from animated characters to a live K-pop trio on major US TV shows.
- The group's single Golden topped the Billboard Hot 100 and the soundtrack went platinum.