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September 13, 2023
74%    26%    #87 votes

What does deepfake mean?

Deepfake
Deepfake (a portmanteau of "deep learning" and "fake") is a technique for human image synthesis based on artificial intelligence(A.I). It is used to combine and superimpose (Photoshop/Edit) existing images and videos onto source images or videos using a machine learning technique called a "generative adversarial network" (GAN). The phrase "deepfake" was coined in 2017. Because of these capabilities, deepfakes have been used to create fake celebrity pornographic videos or revenge porn. Deepfakes can also be used to create fake news and malicious hoaxes.

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September 12, 2023
64%    36%    #58 votes

What does microcosm mean?

microcosm(noun)
a miniature model of something

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September 11, 2023
85%    15%    #80 votes

What does redux mean?

redux(ip)(adj)
brought back

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September 10, 2023
53%    47%    #61 votes

What does pulpit mean?

dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox(noun)
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

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September 9, 2023
77%    23%    #86 votes

What does disavow mean?

disavow(verb)
refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with

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September 8, 2023
74%    26%    #84 votes

What does plaintive mean?

mournful, plaintive(adj)
expressing sorrow

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September 7, 2023
69%    31%    #59 votes

What does stoic mean?

Stoic(noun)
a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

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