April 20, 2026

The Uncanny Valley and the Rising Power of Anti-AI Sentiment

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The Uncanny Valley and the Rising Power of Anti-AI Sentiment

Public hostility toward AI is influenced by factors such as mismatch, disgust, and danger avoidance.

Mortality salience plays a role in shaping negative perceptions of AI.

Design consistency in AI can affect how it is perceived by the public.

Recent surveys indicate a significant gap between public and expert views on AI benefits.

In a 2025 Pew survey, 76% of AI experts believed AI would personally benefit them.

Only 24% of the U.S. public shared the same belief about AI's benefits.

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