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Disinformation
Artificial Intelligence
Deepfakes
Digital Literacy
Social Engineering
Ai-Generated Deception
Scams
Openai
Synthetic Media
Cognitive Bias
Misinformation
Media Literacy
FAIK
Ai-Driven Deception
Ai-Generated Deceptions
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Google Gemini
Research On AI Models
Pig Butchering Scams
Technology Weaponization

The FAIK Files explores the mysterious and often wacky intersection of AI, technology, and humanity. From cognitive warfare to digital deception, we examine how AI is reshaping our reality through news, research, and real-world examples. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into a world where anything can be faked, truth is increasingly elusive, and human nature meets artificial intelligence he... more

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Welcome back to The FAIK Files!

In this week's episode:

• We sit down with deepfake expert Hany Farid to discuss the real-world harms of synthetic media.

• Exploring the physics of deepfake detection and why real-time streams might be easier t... more

Welcome back to The FAIK Files!

In this week's episode, we sat down with Maël Le Touz, who works as a threat researcher at Infoblox.com (a DDI security provider). We asked him about:

• Defining "pig butchering" and how it differs from traditional... more

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Hey there! Mason here with an update about our plans for this show.

In a nutshell: we're going bi-weekly, and we're doing project-based experiments as well as interviews. It's gonna be a lot more fun, a lot more experimental, and still just as infor... more

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Welcome back to The FAIK Files!

In this week's episode:

   • Apple and Google officially partner to bring Gemini-powered answers to Siri.

   • We discuss QWEN 3 TTS, a new open-source model with no guardrails.

   • A deep dive into GenAI.mil, the... more

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Recent Guests

Hany Farid
Professor at UC Berkeley; security/forensic imaging expert; co-founder of Get Real Security
UC Berkeley; Get Real Security
Episode: Going Deep on Deepfakes (feat. Hany Farid)
Maël Le Touz
Threat researcher at Infoblox
Infoblox
Episode: The Business of Scamming (feat. Maël Le Touz, threat researcher w/Infoblox)
Emily Crose
Former US intelligence officer and cybersecurity expert
Author of "Hack to the Future"
Episode: Governments, Hackers, and Government Hackers (feat. Emily Crose)
Jason Thatcher
Expert in deepfake red teaming
Breacher AI
Episode: Attack Your Company with Deepfakes (feat. Jason Thatcher of Breacher.ai)
Dr. Ian Gold
Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry at McGill University, author of Suspicious Minds
McGill University
Episode: Exploring AI Psychosis (feat. Dr. Ian Gold, author of Suspicious Minds)
Brian Brushwood
Founder of Scam School, host of Scam Nation, author, and podcaster.
World's Greatest Con
Episode: World's Greatest Con – A Conversation with Brian Brushwood (8th Layer Insights)
Dave Lewis
Global Advisory CISO for 1Password, founder of Liquid Matrix Security Digest
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Episode: What's My Password? (feat. Dave Lewis of 1Password)
Erica Orange
Author, futurist, speaker, and recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Female Futurists.
Author of 'AI and the New Human Frontier'
Episode: Embracing the Future (with Erica Orange)
Jocelyn Burnham
AI consultant focused on creativity and play
AIFORCULTURE
Episode: Inclusive, Empowering, & Confident Approaches to AI (feat. Jocelyn Burnham)

Hosts

Mason Amadeus
Co-host known for engaging discussion and insights on AI and technology.
Perry Carpenter
Co-host and author with a keen interest in AI implications for society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great information!

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maul Rat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant!

    The FAIK Files with Perry and Mason is one of my favorite podcasts, along with the new book by Perry titled, FAIK. Bought it on Audible. Go check it out! Love learning about AI and deepfakes and this is a perfect way to consume the info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kcanfixit
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this 💪

    You guys are awesome. Cracking me up with AI sea shanty fails. Can’t wait for audio book btw!!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    -nufan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very informative

    Super interesting

    Apple Podcasts
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    susiepwedhsi
    United Statesa year ago

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Governments, Hackers, and Government Hackers (feat. Emily Crose)
Q: What are some positive examples of cooperation between hackers and governments?
Historical figures like Kevin Mitnick, after their sentencing, have worked to help law enforcement understand hacking, indicating a shift towards cooperation.
Governments, Hackers, and Government Hackers (feat. Emily Crose)
Q: What is the significance of the subtitle of your book, 'How World Governments Relentlessly Pursue and Domesticate Hackers'?
It reflects the controversial relationship between governments and hackers, addressing how governments initially viewed hackers as threats and have gradually recognized their skills as valuable.
Exploring AI Psychosis (feat. Dr. Ian Gold, author of Suspicious Minds)
Q: What makes people risk their lives to save others?
Gold expresses curiosity about altruism in the context of human behavior, noting the need for more research in this area.
Exploring AI Psychosis (feat. Dr. Ian Gold, author of Suspicious Minds)
Q: Can you talk us through the phrase that every generation gets the psychopath that it deserves?
Gold discusses how psychosis is affected by cultural and social environments, suggesting society shapes the way psychosis manifests.
World's Greatest Con – A Conversation with Brian Brushwood (8th Layer Insights)
Q: Why a podcast? What made this the right time to do that?
Brian Brushwood explains that he felt old enough to have interesting experiences to share and wanted to deconstruct deep stories related to human nature and deception.

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Focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and technology, this series explores the nuances of how AI impacts human experience and society. Through a mix of interviews, expert insights, and humor, the discussions cover a range of pertinent topics including cybersecurity, the influence of AI on media integrity, and the ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies. The show is characterized by its engaging approach to complex subjects, making intricate themes like digital deception and cognitive warfare accessible to a broader audience. Listeners can expect to gain a multifaceted understanding of AI's role in shaping modern realities and societal norms.

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1. Hany Farid
2. Maël Le Touz
3. Emily Crose
4. Jason Thatcher
5. Dr. Ian Gold
6. Brian Brushwood
7. Dave Lewis
8. Erica Orange

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