The proliferation of scarily realistic deepfakes is one of the more pernicious byproducts of the rise of AI, and falling victim to scams based on these deepfakes is already costing companies millions of dollars — not to mention the implications these could have on national security.
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Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely; plus, PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada
Modal Motors is working on small, light motors with no rare earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots. Also, PitPro says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7m 31s
Sep 23
a16z is challenging Silicon Valley’s love for drop-outs by launching a school; plus, AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft
This academy for promising high school grads is somewhere between a trade-school, Y Combinator and Peter Thiel's Fellowship Program. Autonomy-1 will have a small, transformer-based AI model taking charge of a space probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com ... Show More
8m 36s
Dec 2024
One Thing: Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do?
A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is thes ... Show More
27m 41s
Oct 2024
The Deepfake Dilemma: The Technology, Policy, and Economy
<p>Deepfakes—AI-generated fake videos and voices—have become a widespread concern across politics, social media, and more. As they become easier to create, the threat grows. But so do the tools to detect them.</p><p>In this episode, Vijay Balasubramaniyan, cofounder and CEO of Pi ... Show More
34m 59s
Sep 2024
Beware of AI Voice Cloning Scams: Protect Yourself
As AI technology advances, scammers are increasingly using voice cloning to impersonate trusted individuals, leading to a rise in fraudulent activities. Victims are often tricked into sending money or sharing sensitive information.Learn how these scams operate, the warning signs ... Show More
45m 54s
Sep 2023
This isn't the Nature Podcast — how deepfakes are distorting reality
In this episode:00:45 How to tackle AI deepfakesIt has long been possible to create deceptive images, videos or audio to entertain or mislead audiences. Now, with the rise of AI technologies, such manipulations have become easier than ever. These deepfakes can spread misinformati ... Show More
30m 55s
Mar 2023
When A.I. Steals Your Voice
Using just what you’ve posted to social media, generative A.I. can create a “puppet version” of your voice—one that’s close enough to scam your family into paying thousands in, say, bail money. And imitating public officials to create “deep fakes” who say whatever they’re told is ... Show More
22m 2s