Chatterbox #310 – The troubling world of deep fakes

In our modern world, technology is changing our lives all the time, and mostly, it’s making things better. But there are some tech innovations that can be a little worrying, even scary. In this episode, Andrew and Anna dive into the world of deepfakes. They explore their pros and cons and discuss how they might affect our future. If you’re interested in the world of modern technology and its hidden dangers, this episode is for you! References in this episode: Savages by Alltta: click here Miles Fisher: click here Pentagon attack deep fake: click here South Korean documentary, Meeting You: click here Fun facts In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore both the dangers and the positive aspects of deepfakes. An interesting example of deepfake entertainment takes place at the Dalí Museum in Florida, where visitors can virtually meet the famous surrealist painter, interact and take selfies with him. Expressions included in the study guide * To have got [something] down * In the limelight * To reap the benefits * To an extent * A hard sell * To take [something] with a pinch of salt Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Sander Sammy (Unsplash.com)

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