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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 10 MIN

EscapeBite: Deepfakes Freak Us OUT!

from Crisis & Consequences · host Escape Pod

Artificial intelligence, like any technology, has its pros and cons. It can predict words before this writer even thinks of them. Helpful? Sometimes yes. But in this Escape Bite mini-sode, the co-hosts get down-right freaked out by a case of true crime in which AI deepfakes caused an international company to lose millions.   Resources & Links   DHS report on AI CNN article on deepfake scam in Hong Kong Guardian article on scam Arup video on deepfake fraud   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 

Artificial intelligence, like any technology, has its pros and cons. It can predict words before this writer even thinks of them. Helpful? Sometimes yes. But in this Escape Bite mini-sode, the co-hosts get down-right freaked out by a case of true crime in which AI deepfakes caused an international company to lose millions.   Resources & Links   DHS report on AI CNN article on deepfake scam in Hong Kong Guardian article on scam Arup video on deepfake fraud   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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