Humankind 2 trailer accused of being 'AI slop,' studio says nope: 'real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props'

Amplitude Studios' Humankind 2 promotional trailer drew skepticism from viewers who questioned whether its footage relied on AI generation, citing the uncanny quality of its visuals. The studio pushed back firmly, stating the trailer featured real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props rather than synthetic content. The promotional material adopts an unusual creative angle, presenting scenes from an infant's perspective across different temporal and spatial settings, which likely contributed to the unsettling aesthetic that prompted the AI speculation. Amplitude plans to release behind-the-scenes imagery from the shoot to substantiate its claims.