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Ben explores the uncanny valley phenomenon, where humanlike AI or robots elicit an eerie, unsettling response due to subtle imperfections. As AI image and video generation rapidly improves, the uncanny valley's importance grows - convincing deepfakes could sway elections and shape societal narratives. While current AI still exhibits flaws, the technology is swiftly bridging the gap between reality and illusion, raising concerns about our ability to discern truth from fiction in the near future.
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What Is the Uncanny Valley and Why Does it Matter? →
Writer
Ben Ulansey
Summary
Ben explores the uncanny valley phenomenon, where humanlike AI or robots elicit an eerie, unsettling response due to subtle imperfections. As AI image and video generation rapidly improves, the uncanny valley's importance grows - convincing deepfakes could sway elections and shape societal narratives. While current AI still exhibits flaws, the technology is swiftly bridging the gap between reality and illusion, raising concerns about our ability to discern truth from fiction in the near future.
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