Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: They thought it was Sall over
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Feb 6, 2024 
Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent at The Economist, provides insight into the political turbulence in Senegal following President Macky Sall's election delay. Abby Bertix, the science correspondent, discusses the alarming rise of undetectable deepfakes and their implications for media authenticity. They also explore the challenges faced by leaders like Jürgen Klopp, emphasizing the draining nature of leadership and the importance of energy management in high-stakes environments.
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Senegal's Political Crisis
- Senegal's President Macky Sall cancelled the upcoming election, delaying it until December.
- This has caused protests and raised concerns about a potential constitutional coup.
Deepfake Sunak Ads
- Deepfake videos of Rishi Sunak endorsing a stock market app were spread on Facebook.
- This highlights the increasing difficulty in distinguishing real from AI-generated content.
Deepfakes Becoming Undetectable
- AI-generated images are becoming so realistic that even machines struggle to differentiate them from real ones.
- This raises concerns about the future of detecting and combating deepfakes.