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,

1. 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!
2. Perry hypnotizes SesameAI into divulging its innermost thoughts and feelings
3. Mason breaks down why some people are reporting that Google Chrome is killing their adblockers
4. 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!

*** 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

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Quick Updates
20:07 - Sesame's Incredibly Expressive New AI Chatbot
34:47 - Mason freaks the heck out
38:11 - Google's Adblocker Drama
46:17 - Scary Kung-fu Robots
1:00:32 - Wrap-up

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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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