Welcome back to the FAIK Files!
To learn more about the upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception Masterclass (delivered in person in Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7
On this week's episode,
We explore some updates to familiar AI tools like Suno, some new models like Wan2.0, and talk about Perry's upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception class this summer!
Perry hypnotizes SesameAI into divulging its innermost thoughts and feelings
Mason breaks down why some people are reporting that Google Chrome is killing their adblockers
The Dumpster Fire for this week comes in the form of humanoid robots that can dance, do your dishes, and also beat you senseless - with style!
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*** NOTES AND REFERENCES ***
Quick Hit Headlines:
The AI video of the Statue of Liberty that tricked Mason: https://bsky.app/profile/profgalloway.com/post/3ljjare2qwc26
To learn more about the upcoming Offensive Cyber Deception Masterclass (delivered in person in Las Vegas, August 2-5, 2025) please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5ytpvjv7
Suno releases new editing tools: https://sunoaiwiki.com/news/2024/09-30-suno-announces-new-editing-feature/
Wan2.1 Video Model: https://wan21ai.com/
Hume AI text-to-voice with tone/emotion recognition: https://hume.ai/
Sesame Voice AI:
Talk to Sesame AI Maya or Miles yourself! https://www.sesame.com/research/crossing_the_uncanny_valley_of_voice#demo
Google Chrome Killing Adblockers:
A great blog post about what's going on: https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/removing-webrequest-api.html
AI Dumpster Fire of the Week:
The funny TikTok about that creepy robot (uncensored): https://www.tiktok.com/@garron_music/video/7474282462823189782?_r=1&_t=ZP-8u8WDZbQWLe
The Unitree Robotics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@unitreerobotics
Kung Fu Robot kicks a stick out of some dude's hand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C-LU0cnqB8
The dancing robot routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrjxmJWo3IY
*** THE BOILERPLATE ***
About The FAIK Files:
The FAIK Files is an offshoot project from Perry Carpenter's most recent book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions.
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