The term “uncanny valley” went viral earlier this year after a collection of AI-generated images appearing to show a house party spooked viewers who struggled to spot why the images were so eerie.

Tory cites the uncanny valley as a hurdle in achieving realism with Assassin's Creed but distinguishes reality from believability, which is an equally if not more important goal.

Strangely, however, the face may be so startling and unsettling because it’s in a sweet spot of lifelikeness. It wouldn’t be nearly so creepy if it looked more crude, nor if it looked ...

And if you stare at them too long, it won’t be a party keeping you up, but the nightmares of the “uncanny valley” that keep you from sleep. The photos, posted by @mileszim on Twitter, appear ...

“What's so cool about the uncanny valley is that it can be used to create a sense of horror, if you want it to,” said Lim. “So, [the horror movie] Megan is a great example of it.

The “uncanny valley” is a term coined by roboticist Masahiro Mori to describe the revulsion people experience when seeing robots that look and act almost, but not exactly, like humans. Badly ...

UNCANNY VALLEY:MACHINE is a story about a guy who leaves his apartment the first time after nightmarish creatures resembling a mixture of man and machine invaded the city in which he lives.

Exploring the psychological phenomenon of the uncanny valley in the age of AI, this article delves into the advancements and anxieties surrounding lifelike robots.