Rickblocker, a computer vision approach to end rickrolling
Audio visual mitigation of Rickrolls using computer vision. - roboflow/rickblocker
Rickblocker, a computer vision approach to end rickrolling launched on April 1, 2022 with 14 votes, #870 of 2,974 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.
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Rickblocker is a computer vision tool designed to prevent rickrolling by automatically detecting Rick Astley videos and blocking them before they play. Launched as an April Fools' project in 2022, it uses image recognition technology to identify the famous bait-and-switch prank. The tool is intended for internet users who want to avoid falling for rickroll links. It's available as open-source code on GitHub.
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