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Reddit finally banned the 'Deepfakes' subreddit, where face-swap porn thrived
February 7, 2018When it comes to the nonconsensual stitching of women’s faces into porn videos, it turns out Reddit has finally had enough.
On Feb. 7, the company banned the subreddit known as r/deepfakes. The community, which had gathered over 80,000 subscribers in its short existence, promoted a form of face-swap technology that allowed people to realistically superimpose one face over another in a video clip, prompting many to depict celebrity women in hardcore pornography they hadn’t consented to.
The technology has some scary implications, and allowing a community to thrive around it was apparently just one step too far for Reddit. Though the company did not respond to requests for comment from Mashable or Motherboard in the past two weeks, a message posted to the deepfakes page makes its intentions clear. Read more…
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Finding a new job in tech is never a simple process — especially when you add happiness to the list of things you want. More than any other time in history, we’re looking for careers that not only financially support our busy lives, but also provide value and leave us feeling fulfilled.
It’s not always easy to evaluate whether a potential tech job is right for you. Although it takes time to adjust to a new role and company, there are certain things you can look for during your job search that will signify your next opportunity will be a rewarding one.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Feeling pride in the company Read more…
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