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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:

• Paul Vann from Validia joins us to discuss how AI bias isn't just a social issue—it's a critical cybersecurity vulnerability.

• We break down "distillation attacks" and how competing mo... 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 MaĂŤl 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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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)
MaĂŤl Le Touz
Threat researcher at Infoblox
Infoblox
Episode: The Business of Scamming (feat. MaĂŤl 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
Creator of Scam School and educator in cybersecurity and scams
Modern Rogue
Episode: AI Agents Get All Dressed Up
Dave Lewis
Global Advisory CISO for 1Password, founder of Liquid Matrix Security Digest
1Password
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

Perry Carpenter
Co-host who introduces the podcast and guides the discussion; frequently engages with topics on AI, cybersecurity, and governance.
Mason Amadeus
Co-host who discusses AI trends, deepfakes, and technology experiments; often leads conversations on cybersecurity and digital deception.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great information!

    Thanks

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    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
    5
    -nufan
    United States2 years ago
  • Very informative

    Super interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    susiepwedhsi
    United States2 years ago

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Guest experts are highlighted as credible and insightful.
The hosts strike a balance between serious analysis and engaging, sometimes humorous delivery.
Listeners appreciate accessible explanations of AI risks and real-world examples.

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Unexpected Bias & Distillation Attacks (feat. Paul Vann of Validia.ai)
Q: What should organizations do to start measuring and mitigating bias in AI systems?
Define acceptable versus unacceptable bias per use case, assemble a diverse, in-wild data set to test against, adopt a layered deployment with synthetic data first, and continuously monitor the model in production with ongoing bias checks.
Unexpected Bias & Distillation Attacks (feat. Paul Vann of Validia.ai)
Q: Can you explain what a distillation attack looks like in practice and why it's so dangerous?
Distillation attacks prompt large models to reveal how they think and what tools they use, allowing attackers to build smaller distilled models that inherit capabilities and guardrails, but with fewer safeguards, enabling malicious use.
Unexpected Bias & Distillation Attacks (feat. Paul Vann of Validia.ai)
Q: But why do you think bias is a fundamental problem in AI and not something that can be simply removed?
Because bias is embedded in training data, model architectures, and reinforcement learning feedback loops; even with perfect data, models tend to generalize with some bias, and attempting to remove all bias would sacrifice generalization and usefulness.
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.

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Explores AI, digital deception, and the human angle of technology through interviews and hands-on experimentation. Topics frequently circle deepfakes, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and the social impact of emerging tech, with practical discussions on platforms, safety, and regulation. Notable strengths include founder-level experimentation, accessible explanations of complex tech, and a willingness to tackle uncomfortable questions about truth, trust, and manipulation. Potential listeners include tech professionals, cybersecurity practitioners, and curious non-experts seeking insightful, often provocative takes on how AI reshapes everyday life.

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2. MaĂŤl 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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