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LLMs and the Uncanny Valley

Language Models like ChatGPT can seem like humans. They're not, and the difference can get creepy.

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Erik J Larson
May 23, 2024
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What is the 'uncanny valley' makeup trend on TikTok?

uncanny valley, noun:

Used in reference to the phenomenon whereby a computer-generated figure or humanoid robot bearing a near-identical resemblance to a human being arouses a sense of unease or revulsion in the person viewing it.

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