The 'This Person Does Not Exist' meme is based on the website of the same name launched by software engineer Phillip Wang in early 2019. The site utilizes StyleGAN, a generative adversarial network developed by Nvidia, to produce high-resolution, hyper-realistic images of human faces that are entirely fabricated. Internet users were quickly fascinated by the technology, often pointing out the 'uncanny valley' errors in the backgrounds or hair of the photos. In meme culture, these faces are used to represent fictional characters, digital ghosts, or the concept of an 'NPC' in social contexts. The meme serves as a commentary on the rapid advancement of AI and the blurring lines between reality and digital synthesis.