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Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' highlighting the surge of low-quality AI-generated digital content such as fake news, absurd videos, and junky books, reflecting the era of pervasive AI-produced media.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year is 'slop,' reflecting concerns about low-quality AI-generated digital content and a desire for authenticity, amidst the rise of generative AI tools and misinformation online.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Axios
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' highlighting the surge of low-quality AI-generated digital content that floods online platforms, spreads misinformation, and affects various aspects of life, reflecting concerns about the impact of AI on creativity and information integrity.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by NBC News
Merriam-Webster has named 'slop' as its 2025 word of the year, reflecting the prevalence of low-quality digital content influenced by AI across social media, while Oxford chose 'rage bait' to highlight online engagement and ethics issues.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by WRAL
Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year is 'slop,' reflecting the rise of low-quality, AI-generated digital content and the public's growing awareness and desire for authenticity in the digital age.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Merriam-Webster has released a fully revised 12th edition of its Collegiate Dictionary, adding over 5,000 new words like 'petrichor' and 'ghost kitchen,' while removing outdated entries to make it more practical and engaging. Despite declining print sales, dictionaries remain culturally significant, with online platforms boosting overall revenue and interest in physical copies persisting among enthusiasts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Upworthy
Merriam-Webster has announced "authentic" as the Word of the Year for 2023, reflecting the increasing importance of authenticity in today's world. With the rise of artificial intelligence, deepfake technology, and influencer culture, people are seeking genuine experiences and connections. The word saw a significant increase in lookups, as individuals navigate a world where reality is often challenged. Merriam-Webster also highlighted other trending words, including "rizz," "deepfake," "coronation," "dystopian," "EGOT," "X," "implode," and "doppelgänger."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Russia launches a major drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine; Merriam-Webster announces its word of the year for 2023; CNN offers a special report for "Call to Earth" day; and takes viewers to the world's largest Christmas light maze.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Merriam-Webster has chosen "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting the ongoing debate and difficulty in defining the term. The word saw a substantial increase in look-ups, as people sought to understand its various meanings and connotations in a changing age. Other notable words in the look-up data included coronation, dystopian, EGOT, and deepfake, highlighting the connection between language and current events.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Merriam-Webster has announced "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting a crisis of authenticity in an age of deepfakes and post-truth. The increased interest in the word throughout the year signifies a growing recognition of the importance of authenticity in various aspects of life. Other notable words that attracted attention include "rizz," "kibbutz," "implode," "deadname," and "doppelganger."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
Merriam-Webster has chosen "Authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, citing a significant increase in online searches driven by discussions on AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media. The word's multiple meanings, including "not false or imitation" and "true to one's own personality," contributed to its popularity. The blurring line between real and fake, influenced by the AI boom, also played a role. Other notable words include "deepfake," "rizz" (internet slang for charisma), "indict," and "coronation."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Merriam-Webster has chosen "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting the ongoing importance of truth and facts in current affairs. The term saw a substantial increase in searches due to discussions about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media. "Authentic" is valued for its meanings of being genuine and true to one's own personality or character. The rise of deepfake technology, which convincingly alters images or recordings, also garnered attention. Other notable words that drove traffic to the online dictionary included coronation, dystopian, indict, and doppelgänger.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Merriam-Webster has announced "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting a societal crisis of authenticity in an age of deepfakes and post-truth. The increased interest in the word throughout the year signifies a growing recognition and value placed on authenticity. Other notable words that attracted unusual traffic include "X" (after Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter), "EGOT" (when Viola Davis achieved the rare quadruple-award status), and "Elemental" (from a new Pixar film). The runners-up for word of the year include "RIZZ," "KIBBUTZ," "IMPLODE," "DEADNAME," and "DOPPELGANGER."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Merriam-Webster has announced "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting a crisis of authenticity in an age of deepfakes and post-truth. The increased interest in the word throughout the year signifies a growing recognition of the importance of authenticity in various aspects of life. Other notable words that attracted attention include "rizz," "kibbutz," "implode," "deadname," and "doppelganger."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Merriam-Webster has announced "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting a crisis of authenticity in an age of deepfakes and post-truth. The increased interest in the word throughout the year is attributed to the rise of artificial intelligence, leadership crises, and public figures like Taylor Swift and Prince Harry seeking authenticity in their words and actions. Merriam-Webster's definition of "authentic" encompasses various meanings, including being real, true to oneself, conforming to an original, and reproducing essential features. Other notable words that attracted attention in 2023 include "rizz," "kibbutz," "implode," "deadname," and "doppelganger."