Deepfake Tech with an Intelligence Expert

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How do you spot a deepfake image or video? Is it missing fingers, unnatural blinking or mismatched lip movements?

In this podcast episode, Emerging Tech Unpacked host Lucy Lin spoke to intelligence expert Emerald Sage about deepfake technology and her career working for a national security intelligence organisation.

From political manipulation to personal exploitation, we'll uncover the dark underbelly of this technology and ask the tough questions: How can we protect ourselves? What does this mean for the future of truth? And can deepfakes ever be a force for good?

We'll unravel the technology behind these digital doppelgangers, discuss the ethical minefield they've created, and explore both the perils and potential of this double-edged sword.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a concerned citizen, or just someone trying to navigate our increasingly artificial world, it's time to separate fact from fiction in the age of synthetic media. Is the truth out there?

Watch or listen to the full interview about deepfakes on Emerging Tech Unpacked now!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Deepfake Technology

06:06 The Impact of Technology on Intelligence Gathering

12:08 Evolution and Types of Deepfakes

17:59 Negative Consequences of Deepfakes

24:04 Rethinking Truth and Evidence in the Digital Age

29:50 Detecting AI-Generated Content

37:12 Protecting Yourself from Deepfake Threats

42:05 Emerging from Curiosity: An Indiana Jones Journey into Intelligence

44:50 Ethics, Transparency and Secrecy

51:05 Essential Qualities for Success for a Career in Intelligence