Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. It’s easier than ever to fake famous faces.
November 23rd, 2024
The DOJ is going after Google, calling for changes that could lead to breaking up the tech giant or even selling off Chrome. A deepfake scandal shuts down a school, Missouri cops are in trouble for searching womens’ phones for nudes, and Meta deleted millions of scam accounts.
We’re No. 1, sadly: The U.S. is the leading nation for using AI to create sexually explicit images. In 2024 alone, Americans visited deepfake sites 59.7 million times to upload pics to and create fake nudes, namely of people they know and celebrities. India and Japan came in second and third, respectively.
Deepfake photo scandal forces school shutdown
A male student used AI to create explicit fake images of 50 girls at his school. Now, the question is: can the law keep up with this tech-driven horror?
Hospitals using AI tool that fakes medical records
Watch out: an AI tool hospitals use is making up medical notes — 8 out of 10 transcripts had fake info, even meds that don’t exist. Plus, Robert Downey Jr. rips into AI, Elon Musk gets pulled into deepfake crypto ads, and Reddit finally sees a profit.
Laptop catches fire on plane
It started smoking inside a passenger’s bag. Plus, the RiteAid hack, and AT&T data breach. We also talk to Elliston Berry and Anna McAdams, a mother-daughter team fighting deepfake revenge porn.
Google's AI answers are a joke
The only way to truly delete iPhone pics, deepfake law written with help from ChatGPT, and a warning if your Samsung phone breaks.
😱 The truth is out: Earlier this year, Raffaela Spone was accused of creating a deepfake video of her daughter’s cheerleading competitor vaping. The community turned on Spone, complete with death threats. Fast-forward — the video turned out to be real and the investigation was botched. Yeah, Spone’s suing for $20 million.
This guy will get you to sleep, seriously
Can’t seem to get to bed? Benjamin Boster reads dry Wikipedia articles to help people catch some Z’s on his ‘I Can’t Sleep’ podcast. Bad sleepers say he’s changed their lives. Plus, woman duped by Keanu Reeves deepfake, U.S. military used fake Cisco routers, and new Apple iPads.
Deepfake p*rn survivor fights back
In 2020, Breeze Liu found a nude video of herself — recorded without her knowledge — on P*rnhub. That video then spiraled into hundreds of deepfakes created of her. Seeking help to take them down, she found little to none. Now, she’s taking matters into her own hands.
This mystery song has the internet obsessed
Do you know where it’s from? No one does, and online sleuths are on the hunt. Plus, AI-generated deepfake food pics are popping up on DoorDash and GrubHub, people are selling selfies with Stanley Cups, and more!
Taylor Swift's deepfake fiasco
Found a deepfake of yourself online? Here’s your game plan if it happens to you.
January 27th, 2024
President Biden deepfake shakes up the New Hampshire primary. Plus, 26 billion records leaked in the biggest data breach ever. Why AI isn’t coming for our jobs, changes with Google Search and Netflix stock soars. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Gaza deepfake horror, Mac malware alert & IG small biz tricks
Plus, too much phone time could be bad for your marriage. Bad news: Here’s how much your social media logins cost on the Dark Web. Also, how selfies could be a health risk and what’s up with AI hallucinations.
Deepfake AI Gaza horror
Are the images you’re seeing of the Israel-Hamas war real? Here’s what you need to know.
Twitter turns to X, deepfake influencers & DMV approved flying car
Plus, Daniel Belquer, the “Chief Vibrational Officer” of Music: Not Impossible, shares the story of the haptic suit his team created to make live events special for the deaf and hard of hearing. A homeowner’s plan to stop Google Maps backfires, ESRB’s facial scanning tech and Wayfair’s AI tool.
Airbnb nightmare guest, deepfake Tom Hanks & retailers tracking you
Plus, caller Debra is in trouble: following an affair, her husband hired someone from the dark web to find nude pics of her — now he’s plotting revenge. I offer her guidance. Also, how Peeping Toms are using smartphones, and the scoop on last week’s emergency alert test.
Deepfake ads, Donald Trump AI rap & Gen Z slang
Plus, I chatted with journalist Jason Koebler of 404 Media about his investigation into sketchy Instagram ads that promote hard drugs, scams and more. A principal is using TikTok to call out her students and screens cause major eye problems. Also, how to digitize important docs.
September 2nd, 2023
I chatted with journalist Jason Koebler of 404 Media about his investigation into sketchy Instagram ads. Plus, a principal is using TikTok to call out her students. Deepfake scam videos spread over social, lost kids found through video doorbells and Google Meet’s new AI features. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Deepfake social media scams are here
See a celeb pushing a product on social media? Here’s why you should hold onto your checkbook, in 60 seconds.