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Talking Tilly turns an AI character into a video-call partner
Tilly Norwood’s official site invites visitors to talk with her; the service also brings camera input and recording into the experience.
Reporting updated Sep 23, 2026
When an audience can talk back, the experience includes what the character sees and keeps—not just what she says.
What Happened
Particle6 and Eline van der Velden’s AI character Tilly Norwood now has a conversation service linked from her official site. The project describes itself as an attempt to make AI’s progress visible.
Before Joining a Call
Operator Xicoia says calls use camera and voice input, infer the caller’s mood and are recorded. Its policy also describes an age check before the first call.
Why It Matters
For creators planning an interactive character, the invitation needs to explain more than the premise. Tell people what joining a call involves before they turn on a camera. Those decisions are part of staging the encounter, just as much as the character’s voice or appearance.