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An anonymous Japanese imageboard website, known for its user-generated content and discussions, similar to 4chan.

Artificial Intelligence; the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

The branch of ethics that examines how artificial intelligence systems should be designed and used, focusing on issues such as fairness, accountability, and transparency.

The process by which AI systems improve their performance and capabilities through experience and data.

Algorithms and datasets used to train AI systems to recognize patterns, make predictions, or perform tasks.

A set of rules or procedures for solving a problem or performing a task, often used in computing and data processing.

Application Programming Interface; a set of rules and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

A software application that performs automated tasks, often on the Internet, such as posting content or gathering data.

The suppression or prohibition of speech, communication, or information deemed objectionable or harmful by authorities.

A computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, often used in customer service or information retrieval.

The ability to analyze information objectively and make reasoned judgments based on evidence and logic.

The practice of obtaining information, input, or services by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, typically via the Internet.

A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.

A collection of data, typically organised in a structured format, used for analysis or training machine learning models.

A person or tool that exposes the falsehoods or inaccuracies in a claim, rumour, or piece of information.

The process of disproving or exposing the falsehoods of a claim or belief.

A flowchart-like structure used for making decisions, where each branch represents a possible outcome or choice.

Media (usually video or audio) that has been manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it appear as though someone said or did something they did not.

False information spread deliberately to deceive others.

A region in Asia that includes countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan.

An estimate of the percentage of a population that has access to and uses the Internet.

The process of verifying the accuracy of information or claims to ensure they are truthful and reliable.

False or misleading information presented as news, often with the intent to deceive or mislead.

The right to express one's opinions and ideas without censorship or restraint, as protected by law in many democracies.

A social or political movement that originates from the ordinary people at a local level rather than from leadership or elite groups.

Public gatherings organised to promote or incite hate against individuals or groups based on attributes like race, religion, or nationality.

Speech that attacks, threatens, or discriminates against individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, religion, sexual orientation, or nationality.

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China.

The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use that information effectively.

Situations where there is a lack of reliable information, which can lead to the spread of rumours or falsehoods.

A country consisting of a group of islands in East Asia.

An acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning, with the plus sign representing other sexual orientations and gender identities.

Information that has been disclosed or made public without authorization.

A Korean AI Chatbot built to emulate a 20-year-old university student.

A popular messaging application developed by LINE Corporation, used for text, voice, and video communication.

A social movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault, particularly in the workplace.

The ability to access, analyse, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

False or misleading information spread without intent to deceive.

Providing incorrect or deceptive information that may cause someone to form an inaccurate understanding or belief.

A group of anonymous users in Japan that has been engaged in reporting hate videos online.

Severe and extreme weather events or geological occurrences, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, that cause significant damage and disruption.

Worthy of being reported as news due to its relevance, importance, or impact.

Discussions or conversations that take place over the internet, often on forums, social media, or other digital platforms.

A tool that can be seen, modified and distributed by anyone because the code is open. [Link to source code in the glossary)

A system that prevents access to certain online content unless a subscription or payment is made.

Issues or topics that are likely to provoke strong reactions or controversy due to their implications for political interests or affiliations.

Unverified information or stories that are spread from person to person.

Fraudulent schemes designed to deceive individuals and obtain money or personal information.

The human-readable instructions written by programmers that make up a software program.

A country in East Asia.

Mobile applications that integrate multiple services and functions, such as messaging, social media, and payment services, into a single platform.

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia.

An entity or individual not directly involved in a transaction or situation but who may influence or be affected by it.

To confirm the accuracy or truth of something through investigation or evidence.