The FAIK Files

Adblockers, Emotional AI, & Kung-Fu Dishwashing Robots

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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.

            • Get the Book: FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions (Amazon Associates link)
            • Check out the website for more info: https://thisbookisfaik.com

              • Check out Perry & Mason's other show, the Digital Folklore Podcast:

              • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-folklore/id1657374458
              • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v1BelkrbSRSkHEP4cYffj?si=u4XTTY4pR4qEqh5zMNSVQA
              • Other: https://digitalfolklore.fm 

                • Want to connect with us? Here's how:

                Connect with Perry:

                • Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter
                • Perry on X: https://x.com/perrycarpenter
                • Perry on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/perrycarpenter.bsky.social

                  • Connect with Mason:

                  • Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-amadeus-a853a7242/
                  • Mason on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wickedinterest.ing

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