Uncanny Valley Effect

Discussions center on the uncanny valley phenomenon in AI-generated videos, animations, and realistic human renderings, where near-photorealistic depictions evoke unease due to subtle imperfections. Commenters frequently reference this concept to explain why demos appear creepy or off-putting.

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sebastianconcpt Apr 17, 2024 View on HN

That uncanny valley effect tho..

jared314 Nov 17, 2010 View on HN

The "uncanny valley" might apply here.

wlievens Jul 25, 2010 View on HN

If you haven't yet, read up on the concept of the "Uncanny Valley". It's relevant to what you express here.

ericb Aug 18, 2008 View on HN

It's something like the uncanny valley...

PakG1 Dec 1, 2023 View on HN

A bit of uncanny valley in a way.

Rd6n6 Jul 15, 2021 View on HN

They are solidly in the uncanny valley, IMO.

chime Nov 12, 2008 View on HN

Definitely in the uncanny valley.

milesokeefe Dec 2, 2012 View on HN

Can you explain how the uncanny valley applies in this context?

wizwit999 Aug 2, 2021 View on HN

Uncanny valley is an issue here, the video is unsettling to me. How have people responded?

paulpauper Feb 7, 2024 View on HN

hmm there is the uncanny valley phenomenon