EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 6 MIN
EscapeBite - AI in Fighting Crime
from Crisis & Consequences · host Escape Pod
In a recent Escape Bite, the ladies of The Escape Pod got a little freaked out by the use of AI deepfakes to con an employee at an international company out of millions of dollars. (Turns out, the “people” on the video conference call were not people at all.) In this mini-sode, the co-hosts take a turn toward the positive, offering up real examples of the use of artificial intelligence to actually fight crimes – not just commit them. Resources & Links CNN article on deepfake scam in Hong Kong A&E TV blog on AI’s use in investigations DHS info Police Chief Magazine on AI’s use in investigations Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected] On Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos
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In a recent Escape Bite, the ladies of The Escape Pod got a little freaked out by the use of AI deepfakes to con an employee at an international company out of millions of dollars. (Turns out, the “people” on the video conference call were not people at all.) In this mini-sode, the co-hosts take a turn toward the positive, offering up real examples of the use of artificial intelligence to actually fight crimes – not just commit them. Resources & Links CNN article on deepfake scam in Hong Kong A&E TV blog on AI’s use in investigations DHS info Police Chief Magazine on AI’s use in investigations Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected] On Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos
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