In this episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, we're exploring the rise of deepfake dating and romance scams, diving into the psychological and technological dimensions of these evolving threats.
I'm defining the terms, showing you three common scenarios, tracing the origins and key historical milestones, and introducing 10 strategies you can apply to protect yourself and turn understanding of this topic into personal or professional growth.
Furthermore, we're addressing three common areas of criticism—including privacy limitations, tech regulation gaps and emotional victim-blaming—with constructive and human-centered insights.
If this episode speaks to you, Goddess, I'd love to hear your thoughts—or your personal story—through the contact form linked in the general podcast description.
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Fletcher, E. (2019). Romance scams cost consumers millions: FTC alert. Federal Trade Commission.
Harwell, D. (2021). ‘A man created a fake AI girlfriend—and fooled thousands.’ The Washington Post.
Johnson, K. (2022). Deepfake Love: AI, Ethics, and Intimacy. MIT Press.
Levy, S. (2020). Facebook: The Inside Story. Penguin Press.
Smith, M. (2021). ‘Catfish, deepfakes, and the new era of online romance.’ The Atlantic, March 2021.
Tufekci, Z. (2018). Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest. Yale University Press.
Music: ‘Bummin on Tremelo’ by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com)
