This infographic outlines three established scales used to categorize human interactions with non-human intelligence. The Hynek Scale measures physical proximity and observation, the Vallée Classification examines experiential and reality-altering effects, and the Rio Scale assesses overall significance and societal impact of confirmed events.

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