Eline Van der Velden, creator of AI pop star Tilly Norwood, has defended her creation, stating that she believes the singer "has real humanity at her core" and is not just a robot made up of artificial intelligence. Her debut single, "Take The Lead," has been met with criticism, with some calling it "nonsensical" and "ridiculous" as a waste of resources. The song's lyrics include lines like "I am still human, make no mistake, my soul's in every move that I take" The music video, which features a computerized choir and a flock of phony flamingos, has already received over 57,000 views across YouTube and Instagram and has been viewed as an attempt to bridge the gap between AI performers and the individuals who give them life.