WSJ Tech News Briefing The Race to Run AI From Space
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Dec 12, 2025 
Micah Maidenberg, a Wall Street Journal reporter on space and tech, discusses the ambitious plans of SpaceX and Blue Origin to establish data centers in orbit, highlighting the significant cash and challenges involved. Ellen Gamerman explores the intriguing rise of Tilly Norwood, an AI actress disrupting Hollywood, and shares insights from her creator, Aline van der Velden, on the artistic merits of AI in film. Both guests reveal the potential industry shifts and skepticism surrounding these technological advancements.
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Months To Build A Virtual Star
- Aline van der Velden spent six months building Tilly Norwood as a fully AI-created actress.
- She drew on her past acting and character-creation work to design Tilly's look and persona.
Hollywood's Deep-Seated Fear
- Hollywood fears AI could replace actors and begin seeping into creative roles.
- The reaction illustrates deep job-security and artistic-authenticity concerns in the industry.
Hush Contracts With Hollywood
- Van der Velden says she has signed more than 60 nondisclosure agreements with Hollywood players.
- Many projects remain hush‑hush as studios and producers quietly explore AI or hybrid films.