The journal of Joe Laskowski · since 2021

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command line.

neural network navigator, crypto enthusiast, command-line cowboy

2026
2 dispatches
02
34 min read
PersonalLife Update

911

Two and a half years off the blog. Divorce, walking, Rianna, my mother's dementia, a dream job in AI — and the slow, weird realization that the universe is finally paying down a long-overdue tab.

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2023
4 dispatches
03
9 min read
InsightFaceFace Swap

Faceoff: A Journey into the World of AI-Driven Face Swapping

Dive into the intriguing realm of AI-driven face swapping with this detailed exploration of the Faceoff app and InsightFace technologies. This article offers insights into the progression of face swapping, the impact of machine learning, and the use of Python scripts such as GFPGAN and Real-ESRGAN to improve image quality.

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