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Meta's hologram calls debuted; users report uncanny, deepfake-like experience

Meta demonstrated a new stereoscopic 3D calling feature that renders users as apparent holograms, raising questions about its tech and realism.

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What to know

  • Meta's hologram feature uses stereoscopic 3D video, not true volumetric rendering—a technical distinction that affects the visual experience.
  • Early testers report an uncanny effect, comparing it to deepfakes or video game avatars, raising questions about the technology's psychological impact.
  • The feature is live and being tested by users, with reactions focused on its realism and unsettling quality rather than technical capabilities.

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    Early users describe uncanny, deepfake-like quality

    People who tested the feature reported unsettling experiences. One user compared it to deepfakes, noting the visual fidelity while emphasizing the artificial quality; another contextualized it as similar to 3D video game environments.

    “the best way I can describe it is that it's like looking at a deepfake version of yourself. It moves and looks like you, but it's not actually you live.”
    — @sebasaherrera

    • Having experienced Meta's hologram call for myself, the best way I can describe it is that it's like looking at a deepfake version of yourself. It moves and looks like you, but it's not actually you live.

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    • Meta Holograms are apparently not volumetric, but stereoscopic 3D videos. If you've played Supernatural, I imagine it would be similar to the instructors in that game.

      @ghwstvrX2d agoview on X ↗
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    Meta demonstrates hologram calling technology — Meta unveiled a new calling feature that creates stereoscopic 3D video representations of participants. The technology renders users as apparent holograms rather than true volumetric displays.

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