Aussie English AE 1390 - The Goss: The Internet is Drowning in Fake AI Video Slop
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Nov 16, 2025 Ian Smisson, the father of the host and a tech-savvy thinker, joins the discussion on the alarming rise of AI-generated media and misinformation. They delve into how teenagers struggle to tell real videos from fakes and critique the spammy nature of stylized AI images. The conversation shifts to the dangers of deepfakes in legal settings and the erosion of public trust in video evidence. Ian emphasizes the need for critical thinking and skepticism in today’s click-driven information landscape, urging listeners to verify sources and question motives.
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Deepfakes Already Challenge Reality
- Deepfake videos are already convincing enough that even students struggle to tell them from real footage.
- Ian and Pete highlight that many fakes remain obvious, but the gap is rapidly closing.
Spotting Obvious AI Tell-Tales
- Pete describes spotting obvious fakes by behaviour and physical impossibilities, like a gorilla smashing glass unnaturally.
- Ian notes many stylized AI-generated headshots and spammy attractive-person videos that all look the same.
Fabricated Wildlife Story Used For Clicks
- Pete recounts a fake story about a lion massacring meerkats used to bait clicks and shares.
- Ian explains creators often prep audiences on fake accounts to later run scams or solicit money.