The FAIK Files

Dive into the intriguing world of deception and self-deception. Discover how we’re manipulated and the psychological tricks at play. The host reveals insights from a new audio newsletter that promises to explore the many facets of deception. Exciting topics lie ahead, focusing on everything from digital trickery to our own cognitive biases. Tune in to uncover what we often overlook about truth and lies!

Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: Why being polite to ChatGPT might be wasting Sam Altman's money Alarming advancements in deepfake technology and why even "super recognizers" can't keep up. We explain what a "vibe coder" is and why you probably don't want to become one. An Italian newspaper's claim to have published the world's first AI-generated edition. Check out The Deception Project to learn about our upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception Masterclass and more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to do just that: https://sayhi.chat/FAIK You can also join our Discord server here: ⁠https://faik.to/discord ***** NOTES AND REFERENCES ***** Being Polite to ChatGPT Is Wasting Sam Altman's Money: Sam Altman tweet about "Please" and "Thanks": https://x.com/sama/status/1912646035979239430 Futurism article on the topic: https://futurism.com/altman-please-thanks-chatgpt TechRadar survey on politeness to AI chatbots: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/are-you-polite-to-chatgpt-heres-where-you-rank-among-ai-chatbot-users Research paper on making AI less 'thirsty': https://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.03271 Washington Post article on water usage claims: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/18/energy-ai-use-electricity-water-data-centers/ Axios article on AI energy consumption: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-generate-506cb450-1ec4-11f0-9e47-c56f3bfd63d8 New IEA report on Energy and AI: https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/86ed1178-4d77-45ac-ab38-28e849f3b93f/EnergyandAI.pdf Deepfakes Are Getting Too Good (and Too Easy): Article on super recognizers and deepfakes: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202504/super-recognizers-cant-help-with-deepfakes-but-deepfakes-can-help-with-algorithms VentureBeat article on a new (surprisingly good) open-source text-to-speech model: https://venturebeat.com/ai/a-new-open-source-text-to-speech-model-called-dia-has-arrived-to-challenge-elevenlabs-openai-and-more/ What Is a 'Vibe Coder' and Why Don't You Wanna Be One: Vibe Coding job board: https://www.vibecodecareers.com Italian Newspaper Says It Has Published World's First AI-Generated Edition: The Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/18/italian-newspaper-says-it-has-published-worlds-first-ai-generated-edition Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/italian-newspaper-gives-free-rein-ai-admires-its-irony-2025-04-18/ *** THE BOILERPLATE *** Check out Perry & Mason's other show, the Digital Folklore Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-folklore/id1657374458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v1BelkrbSRSkHEP4cYffj?si=u4XTTY4pR4qEqh5zMNSVQA Other: https://digitalfolklore.fm  Want to connect with us? Here's how: Connect with Perry: Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter Perry on X: https://x.com/perrycarpenter Perry on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/perrycarpenter.bsky.social Connect with Mason: Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-amadeus-a853a7242/ Mason on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wickedinterest.ing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: Mason talks about AI powered spreadsheets! ... it's cooler than it sounds Perry & Mason cover a few fascinating AI headlines that caught our attention this week Mason takes us on a journey into musician Benn Jordan's innovative "Poisonify" project that disrupts AI training on music And our AI Dumpster Fire of the Week: AI Chatbots that will call your parents so you don't have to! ===== Learn more about the upcoming OFFENSIVE CYBER DECEPTION MASTERCLASS (Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7 ===== Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to do just that: https://sayhi.chat/FAIK You can also join our Discord server here: ⁠⁠https://faik.to/discord⁠ ***** NOTES AND REFERENCES ***** AI Race Dominance & Personal Updates: Google's DeepMind creates AI that developed its own improved reinforcement learning guidelines: https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1jzw1z8/google_deepminds_new_ai_used_rl_to_create_its_own Gemini integration with Google Sheets: https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1jzyzgw/gemini_now_works_in_google_sheets Three Interesting AI Headlines: Ethical AI training data initiative - FAIRLY TRAINED: https://www.fairlytrained.org Ed Newton-Rex TED Talk on ethical AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9d0p96N1iw Concerns about energy policy and AI: https://www.theverge.com/energy/646011/trump-says-the-future-of-ai-is-powered-by-coal Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Postponed Due to Weather: https://www.reuters.com/technology/worlds-first-humanoid-robot-half-marathon-postponed-due-windy-weather-2025-04-10/ Sam Altman interview at the 2025 TED conference in Vancouver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MWT_doo68k OpenAI updates its system for evaluating AI risks: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/15/openai-risks-frameworks-changes Benn Jordan's Poisonify & AI Music Protection: Benn Jordan's video explaining Poisonify: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYm2d9bmEA VoiceSwap - Jordan's ethical AI music company: https://voiceswap.ai Harmony Cloak research: https://mosis.eecs.utk.edu/harmonycloak.html Similar technologies: Nightshade and Glaze (adversarial noise approaches) AI Dumpster Fire of the Week: AI service that calls your elderly parents: https://www.404media.co/i-tested-the-ai-that-calls-your-elderly-parents-if-you-cant-bothered/ Research showing AI chatbots may negatively impact mental health: https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/how-ai-and-human-behaviors-shape-psychosocial-effects-of-chatbot-use-a-longitudinal-controlled-study/ Academic paper on mental impacts of talking to chatbots: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.17473 Experiment where someone replaced all their relationships with chatbots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZg1FHT9gA0 *** THE BOILERPLATE *** Check out Perry & Mason's other show, the Digital Folklore Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-folklore/id1657374458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v1BelkrbSRSkHEP4cYffj?si=u4XTTY4pR4qEqh5zMNSVQA Other: https://digitalfolklore.fm  Want to connect with us? Here's how: Connect with Perry: Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter Perry on X: https://x.com/perrycarpenter Perry on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/perrycarpenter.bsky.social Connect with Mason: Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-amadeus-a853a7242/ Mason on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wickedinterest.ing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shervin Khodabandeh, a Senior Partner with BCG and host of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, engages with Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Romer on the intricacies of artificial intelligence. They dive into the importance of keeping humans involved in AI processes, especially in education. Romer reflects on the unexpected outcomes of technological advancement, including inequality. The discussion stresses the need for adaptable workforces and equitable tech distribution, while also exploring AI's potential for enhancing decision-making and time management.

Dive into the world of cool tech curiosities! Discover how an AI-generated version of Quake 2 is reshaping gaming experiences and raising preservation debates. Marvel at the creation of a PDF larger than the observable universe, and explore the fascinating Dream 7B language diffusion model. The conversation takes a serious turn with insights on Google's controversial non-compete clauses, sparking a discussion on labor rights in the tech industry. It's a wild ride through innovation, creativity, and some serious tech dilemmas!

Dive into the thrilling world of Prompt Wars, where players craft prompts to outsmart AI in an intense battle of wits. Explore the fascinating advancements in AI cognition and digital neuroscience, revealing how machines learn and create. Discover Mason's low-effort podcast knowledge base experiment and the dark side of AI, including the risks posed by deepfakes and deceptive video chatbots. This discussion highlights not just the innovations but the ethical challenges and potential dangers of AI in our lives.

Welcome back to the FAIK Files! In this episode: Perry cracks open a chaotic grab bag: A couple updates from Perry and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Plus two new reality-bending image models that raise the bar again — this time with people that really look like people and text that actually looks like text! We sit down with former FBI special agent, Cameron Malin.— a deception expert and behavioral profiler who helped build the FBI’s Cyber Behavioral Analysis Unit from the ground up. If you’ve ever wondered how the feds spot a lie before it’s even told, this one’s for you. And we wrap with our AI Dumpster Fire of the Week: a hot mess of slop, bots, and algorithmic trash that’s flooding the internet with synthetic sludge. ===== Learn more about the upcoming OFFENSIVE CYBER DECEPTION MASTERCLASS (Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7 ===== ***** Subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can find the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@theFAIKfiles ***** Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to do just that: https://sayhi.chat/FAIK You can also join our Discord server here: ⁠⁠https://faik.to/discord⁠ ***** Love the podcast? Check out the book: FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions (Amazon Associates link) ***** *** NOTES AND REFERENCES *** A Grab Bag of AI Updates: Perry's SEC session: Video: Presentation started at the 1hr 17min mark, but you should watch the whole thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z0MpgadFnQ Agenda: https://www.sec.gov/about/advisory-committees/investor-advisory-committee/iac030625-agenda Written Testimony: https://www.sec.gov/files/carpenter-sec-statements-march2025.pdf Two new (really good) image generators just dropped. OpenAI 4o image generation: https://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/ Twitter posts showing some of the 4o outputs: https://x.com/jeremynguyenphd/status/1904925877588394044 https://x.com/BennettWaisbren/status/1905247775190864381 REVE 1.0 https://preview.reve.art/app/explore https://venturebeat.com/ai/the-new-best-ai-image-generation-model-is-here-say-hello-to-reve-image-1-0 NCA “AI Fools” campaign kit: https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/ai-fools-stay-sharp Interview with Cameron Malin, Cyber Behavior Profiler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-malin-jd-cissp-07688320/ Modus Cyberandi: https://moduscyberandi.com/ Psyber Labs: http://psyber-labs.com/ Upcoming OFFENSIVE CYBER DECEPTION MASTERCLASS (Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7 AI Slop, Bots, and More are Killing the Internet AI Slop Is a Brute Force Attack on the Algorithms That Control Reality, (404 Media): https://www.404media.co/ai-slop-is-a-brute-force-attack-on-the-algorithms-that-control-reality/ The Dead Internet Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Internet_theory The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister, (The Conversation): https://theconversation.com/the-dead-internet-theory-makes-eerie-claims-about-an-ai-run-web-the-truth-is-more-sinister-229609 *** THE BOILERPLATE *** Check out Perry & Mason's other show, the Digital Folklore Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-folklore/id1657374458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v1BelkrbSRSkHEP4cYffj?si=u4XTTY4pR4qEqh5zMNSVQA Other: https://digitalfolklore.fm  Want to connect with us? Here's how: Connect with Perry: Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter Perry on X: https://x.com/perrycarpenter Perry on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/perrycarpenter.bsky.social Connect with Mason: Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-amadeus-a853a7242/ Mason on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wickedinterest.ing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the controversial new regulation in China that mandates labeling all AI-generated content. Learn how this could shape the landscape of misinformation and public trust. The conversation explores unsettling experiments revealing how easily AI biases can be manipulated. Could our reliance on AI be dulling our cognitive skills? Plus, hear about the latest AI Dumpster Fire, showcasing how unreliable AI search engines can be. Together, they unpack the ethical dilemmas of AI and the critical need for awareness in navigating this complex technology.

Dive into the fascinating world of AI voice cloning, where technology meets creativity and deception. Discover how simple audio clips can replicate voices, raising alarming concerns over scams and misidentifications. Legal challenges loom as courts grapple with the validity of AI-generated evidence. From the thrill of voice acting to the darker potential of impersonation in scams, this discussion highlights ethical dilemmas that accompany these innovative advancements. Join a thought-provoking exploration of a technology that blurs the line between reality and deception.

Welcome back to the FAIK Files! To learn more about the upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception Masterclass (delivered in person in Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7 On this week's episode, We explore some updates to familiar AI tools like Suno, some new models like Wan2.0, and talk about Perry's upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception class this summer! Perry hypnotizes SesameAI into divulging its innermost thoughts and feelings Mason breaks down why some people are reporting that Google Chrome is killing their adblockers The Dumpster Fire for this week comes in the form of humanoid robots that can dance, do your dishes, and also beat you senseless - with style! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can find the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@theFAIKfiles Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to do just that: https://sayhi.chat/FAIK You can also join our Discord server here: ⁠⁠https://faik.to/discord⁠ *** NOTES AND REFERENCES *** Quick Hit Headlines: The AI video of the Statue of Liberty that tricked Mason: https://bsky.app/profile/profgalloway.com/post/3ljjare2qwc26 To learn more about the upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception Masterclass (delivered in person in Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7 Suno releases new editing tools: https://sunoaiwiki.com/news/2024/09-30-suno-announces-new-editing-feature/ Wan2.1 Video Model: https://wan21ai.com/ Hume AI text-to-voice with tone/emotion recognition: https://hume.ai/ Sesame Voice AI: Talk to Sesame AI Maya or Miles yourself! https://www.sesame.com/research/crossing_the_uncanny_valley_of_voice#demo Google Chrome Killing Adblockers: A great blog post about what's going on: https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/removing-webrequest-api.html AI Dumpster Fire of the Week: The funny TikTok about that creepy robot (uncensored): https://www.tiktok.com/@garron_music/video/7474282462823189782?_r=1&_t=ZP-8u8WDZbQWLe The Unitree Robotics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@unitreerobotics Kung Fu Robot kicks a stick out of some dude's hand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C-LU0cnqB8 The dancing robot routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrjxmJWo3IY *** THE BOILERPLATE *** About The FAIK Files: The FAIK Files is an offshoot project from Perry Carpenter's most recent book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. Get the Book: FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions (Amazon Associates link) Check out the website for more info: https://thisbookisfaik.com Check out Perry & Mason's other show, the Digital Folklore Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-folklore/id1657374458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v1BelkrbSRSkHEP4cYffj?si=u4XTTY4pR4qEqh5zMNSVQA Other: https://digitalfolklore.fm  Want to connect with us? Here's how: Connect with Perry: Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter Perry on X: https://x.com/perrycarpenter Perry on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/perrycarpenter.bsky.social Connect with Mason: Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-amadeus-a853a7242/ Mason on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wickedinterest.ing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices