👉 In the context of computer programming, "deceives" is a term used to describe an algorithm or program that manipulates data in a way that does not accurately reflect reality. This can be done by intentionally misrepresenting input and output values, or by using complex algorithms that are designed to circumvent existing security measures. For example, consider the following Python code: ```python def calculate_average(numbers): total = 0 for num in numbers: total += num