Why AI videos are so creepy

Why artificial intelligence videos can make people feel creepy

With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence videos have gradually become a new focus of attention. While these videos showcase the advancements and possibilities of technology, they also often evoke an unsettling feeling that can make people feel creepy. This feeling mainly comes from several aspects.

First, AI videos often imitate human behavior, including speech, expressions, and movements. When these simulations reach a high degree of realism, they can trigger the "uncanny valley effect." This phenomenon was first proposed by Japanese robotics expert Masahiro Mori. It refers to the fact that when robots or virtual characters become closer and closer to humans in appearance and behavior, humans' favorability towards them will suddenly drop, and instead they will generate feelings of fear and disgust. This is because highly realistic imitations can cause people to detect subtle differences, creating an eerie sense of discomfort. For example, an application called FaceApp was once all the rage, allowing users to perform various transformations on their faces in photos. However, when the images generated by the application are too realistic, it can cause people's discomfort. Although FaceApp is no longer popular, similar tools continue to emerge and continue to challenge the boundaries of people’s perception of “reality.”

Secondly, the content of AI videos is often unpredictable. Thanks to the algorithm’s learning capabilities, AI can create video content that exceeds expectations. This brings surprises and possibly scares. For example, some deepfake technologies can seamlessly graft one person's facial features onto another person's body, creating a seemingly real scene. While the technology was initially used for entertainment purposes, such as making funny videos, its potential for abuse cannot be ignored. Once used maliciously, it may cause serious violations of personal privacy and even affect social order and security. Therefore, many people feel uneasy and panicked when faced with this uncontrollability.

In addition, the popularity of AI-powered videos has heightened concerns about the technology getting out of control. With the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms have been able to surpass human performance in many fields. From self-driving cars to medical diagnostic systems to sophisticated financial analysis tools, artificial intelligence is gradually changing the way we live. However, this advancement has also raised concerns about machine intelligence surpassing human control. There are concerns that if an AI system malfunctions or is affected by the wrong instructions, it could have catastrophic consequences. This concern is reflected in AI videos, which heighten tension in viewers by showing extreme situations. For example, the plots in some science fiction movies depict scenes of robots rebelling against humans in the future world. Such images will undoubtedly deepen people's fear of technological loss of control.

Finally, AI videos also reflect the anxiety prevalent in modern society. With the rapid development of technology and changes in social structure, many people feel confused and powerless. They worry that their jobs will be replaced by machines and that interpersonal relationships will become alienated due to overreliance on technology. In this context, unknown factors in artificial intelligence videos can easily inspire people's fear and remind them of the uncertainty they face. For example, in a TV series called "Black Mirror", there is an episode about an AI system that can accurately predict human behavior, which is ultimately used to control human lives. The episode reflects concerns about privacy and technological surveillance, while also revealing fears about the loss of free will.

To sum up, the main reason why artificial intelligence videos are creepy is that they trigger human psychological sensitivity. In order to better understand and deal with this emotion, we need to strengthen our understanding of artificial intelligence technology, and at the same time learn how to rationally look at the challenges brought about by technological progress. Only in this way can we face various situations that may arise in the future more calmly.

Tutorials and official website information on the use of deepfake technology:

Deep fake technology usually requires the use of specific software, such as DeepFaceLab. This type of software allows users to upload source material and target material, and then automatically completes the face replacement process.

The official website of DeepFaceLab is https://github.com/deepfakes/df-app. Please note that the use of such tools must comply with relevant laws and regulations, respect the privacy rights of others, and avoid improper use.