The Visceral Backlash: Why AI is Falling into a Perpetual Uncanny Valley

Public hostility toward AI is evolving from simple skepticism into a visceral, 'uncanny' disgust as the technology mimics human traits but fails to meet social expectations. This growing divide between experts and the public, fueled by existential fears like job displacement, suggests that AI's biggest hurdle may be its inability to overcome deep-seated psychological aversion.