Beware the Rise of Deep-Fakes

Deep-fake technology is increasingly being exploited for malicious purposes, with numerous cases reported of individuals and executives being duped into financial loss by convincing voice imitations. These scams highlight the importance of verifying identity through unique personal knowledge or context, as demonstrated by a CEO who evaded deception by questioning the caller about a specific book only he would know. As technology evolves, legislative efforts to regulate its misuse will face significant challenges, particularly around free speech and internet censorship, which may ultimately favor already powerful tech companies. Additionally, the ongoing rise in housing costs exacerbates affordability issues, with local governments often siding with wealthy homeowners to restrict new developments, limiting opportunities for younger generations to enter the housing market.