Chatterbox #310 – The troubling world of deep fakes
Sep 14, 2023
The hosts explore the world of deep fakes, discussing its pros and cons, its emergence in mainstream media and entertainment, the legality surrounding it, and its potential therapeutic uses.
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Miles Fisher's Tom Cruise Deepfakes
Andrew's first exposure to deepfakes involved TikToker Miles Fisher.
Fisher's impressive Tom Cruise impersonation, combined with deepfake technology, makes his videos incredibly convincing.
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AI-Generated Jay-Z Verse
Andrew recounts hearing a deepfake of Jay-Z's voice in a song by Alltta.
The AI-generated rap verse sounded authentic, highlighting the technology's potential for audio impersonation.
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Deepfake Scam
Andrew shares a story about an elderly couple scammed through a deepfake voice call.
The scammers impersonated the couple's daughter, demonstrating the technology's potential for fraud.
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In our modern world, technology is changing our lives all the time, and mostly, it’s making things better. But there are some tech innovations that can be a little worrying, even scary. In this episode, Andrew and Anna dive into the world of deepfakes. They explore their pros and cons and discuss how they might affect our future. If you’re interested in the world of modern technology and its hidden dangers, this episode is for you!
References in this episode:
Savages by Alltta: click here
Miles Fisher: click here
Pentagon attack deep fake: click here
South Korean documentary, Meeting You: click here
Fun facts
In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore both the dangers and the positive aspects of deepfakes. An interesting example of deepfake entertainment takes place at the Dalí Museum in Florida, where visitors can virtually meet the famous surrealist painter, interact and take selfies with him.
Expressions included in the study guide
To have got [something] down
In the limelight
To reap the benefits
To an extent
A hard sell
To take [something] with a pinch of salt
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