Exploring the Uncanny Valley Phenomenon

Exploring the Uncanny Valley Phenomenon

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the concept of the uncanny valley, where human-like robots and CGI characters evoke discomfort. It discusses the history of CGI and robots, highlighting the failures of films like Beowulf due to this effect. The video introduces Sophia, a humanoid robot, and explains how mirror neurons affect our empathy towards artificial beings. It also examines children's perception of robots, suggesting that future generations may not distinguish between artificial and real humans. The video concludes with a discussion on the potential for AI to deceive human perception.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the website 'This Person Does Not Exist'?

To create realistic human faces for video games

To generate new faces using AI for educational purposes

To provide AI-generated faces for identity verification

To produce new, unique faces using a neural network

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue with the movie 'Beowulf' mentioned in the video?

Its high production costs

The audience's dislike for the characters

Poor storyline

Lack of promotion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first described the Uncanny Valley phenomenon?

Masahiro Mori

Hiroshi Ishiguro

Sophia the robot

Andy Serkis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Sophia the robot might appear unsettling to people?

Her ability to speak at the UN

Her citizenship status

Her facial expressions

Her intelligence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do mirror neurons play in our perception of artificial beings?

They have no significant role in the perception of artificial beings

They are responsible for our fear of artificial intelligence

They help us to distinguish between real and artificial faces

They enable us to empathize with computer-generated characters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has become a Hollywood superstar due to mastery of facial expressions for CGI characters?

Sophia the robot

Andy Serkis

Hiroshi Ishiguro

Masahiro Mori

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what might help overcome the Uncanny Valley effect in future generations?

Children growing up with artificial beings

Avoiding the creation of humanoid robots

Focusing solely on non-humanoid AI

Improvements in CGI technology

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of children aged 9 years or younger to robots, as mentioned in the video?

They were not confused by the similarity to humans

They showed a clear dislike for the robots

They preferred robots over human interaction

They were confused by the similarity to humans

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does absolute symmetry in faces have on our perception, according to the video?

It makes faces appear more natural

It enhances the beauty of the face

It makes faces appear unnatural

It has no effect on our perception