Climate scientist Judith Curry discusses climate change denial and the importance of scientific consensus. The hosts debunk an air fryer antimony claim from TikTok, explore AI chatbots in psychology and sexology, and debunk AI scams. They also touch on lunar caves as potential moon bases and discuss conspiracy theories and news items.
Scammers exploit deepfake technology for health product ads on social media, targeting vulnerable individuals.
Researchers study giant clams' symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae for innovative tech solutions.
Presence of viral inclusions in primate genomes increases cancer risk by causing transcriptional dysregulation.
Deep dives
AI-Driven Scam Ads Exploiting Deepfake Technology
Scammers are using deepfake technology to create convincing health product ads, leveraging AI to fabricate realistic endorsements on social media. These fraudulent ads target millions with tailored content using the names of celebrities and healthcare professionals to promote bogus health products.
Rise of Health-Related Fraudulent Ads on Social Media
The market sees an increase in health-related scam ads, exploiting AI-generated images, videos, and audio on social platforms like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. Scammers use deepfake technology for convincing ads and target vulnerable individuals seeking alternative medical solutions.
Anatomy of Supplement Scam Campaigns
Scammers create social media pages to spread misleading ads promoting cures for ailments using deepfake videos of celebrities and healthcare professionals. Thousands of pages and websites serve as platforms for supplement scams, surpassing 10,000 pages globally, with a surge in deceptive health product promotions.
Bio-Inspired Technology from Solar Clams
Researchers study giant clams with photosynthetic algae to mimic their symbiotic relationship for technology. These clams use algae for photosynthesis on their surfaces, inspiring innovative solutions for harnessing light energy efficiently, borrowing from the evolutionary success of these organisms.
Viral Inclusions in Primate Genomes and Cancer Risk
Shared viral inclusions in primate genomes increase overall cancer risk by causing transcriptional dysregulation, leading to mutations that can result in cancer. The presence of viral inclusions in genomes raises the likelihood of cells reproducing out of control, contributing to an elevated cancer risk.
Decreased Cooling Effect of Melting Sea Ice
Global sea ice has experienced a 14% reduction in its cooling effect on the climate since 1980. This reduction in cooling effect is attributed to the melting of sea ice, which decreases the reflection of radiation back into space. As sea ice melts, it lowers the albedo effect, leading to a positive feedback loop that results in further warming and accelerated ice melting.
Conspiracy Theories; News Items: Lunar Cave, AI Love, AI Scams, Solar Clams; From TikTok: Antimony and Air Fryers; Your Questions and E-mails: Judith Curry; Science or Fiction
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