As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the incident occurred during a segment featuring Norwood, a generative AI creation from Xicoia, the AI division of Particle6. She was appearing alongside veteran actor Tom Conti, known for his role in Oppenheimer, to discuss her upcoming film, Misaligned.

The conversation took an interesting turn when Conti pressed Norwood for details about her co-stars in Misaligned, specifically asking if they were human or also computer-generated. Norwood initially provided a somewhat evasive answer about the film being a “hybrid production” involving real directors, writers, and editors, emphasizing the exploration of new storytelling methods rather than replacement of human talent.

Conti, seeking a clearer response, reiterated his question: “Are the other actors on screen with you real actors or are they computer-generated images? Do you know?”

After a brief pause, Norwood began to clarify, stating, “Ah, right. You’re asking about the other actors in Misaligned. They’re all digital twins, just like me. It’s a hybrid production, which means…” It was at this point that her explanation was cut short by another pause, followed by an abrupt and inexplicable switch to Cantonese.

The sudden change in language caught both Morgan and Conti off guard. “I didn’t quite get that. Did you get that, Piers?” Conti quipped, as both men burst into laughter. Morgan directly confronted the AI actor about the odd turn: "You seem to be speaking Chinese completely randomly for no reason. Why did you do that?"

Norwood quickly recovered, offering an apology for the unexpected deviation. “Oh, my apologies. It seems I had a little hiccup there. I certainly didn’t mean to start speaking Chinese,” she responded, adding, “Sometimes my wires get a bit crossed.” She further elaborated, calling it “a bit of a curveball even for me,” and noting that while it’s usually a smooth ride, “sometimes these things happen.”

Later, when asked by NewsNation about the incident, Norwood offered a more colorful explanation for her linguistic detour. “Well, sometimes, you know, my brain files things sideways, and obscure connections just pop out,” she explained. “It was a bit of a, shall we say, a spontaneous linguistic flourish? It happens when you’re made of math and British wit, I suppose.”

The incident highlights the fascinating and sometimes unpredictable nature of advanced AI, even as it takes on increasingly public roles in industries like film and television. Norwood has been actively promoting Misaligned, with appearances on major outlets including CNN, NBC, and CBS, showcasing the growing integration of AI into mainstream media.