In this week’s episode of our investigative podcast, Joseph uncovers the story behind Haotian AI, a highly sought-after real-time video deepfake software. This tool allows users to impersonate anyone during live video calls on platforms like Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, and Zoom.
The investigation highlights how scammers worldwide are leveraging this technology to deceive victims. The software’s accessibility and sophistication raise concerns about the growing threat of AI-powered fraud.
Later in the episode, Matthew delves into an unexpected twist in the world of collectibles, sharing the bizarre story of a man who discovered $1 million worth of Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards in a dumpster.
For our subscribers, Jason explains the challenges posed by the global hard drive shortage, which is making it increasingly difficult and expensive to archive the internet. The shortage impacts archivists, researchers, and organizations striving to preserve digital history.
To listen to the full episode, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Subscribers gain access to bonus content, including an extended video version of the episode, available only through a private YouTube link provided in the show notes.
Paid subscribers will receive an email from our podcast host, Transistor, containing:
- A direct link to the subscribers-only version of the episode.
- Instructions to add the subscribers feed to your preferred podcast app.
- The unlisted YouTube link for the extended video version.
The episode titles covered in this week’s podcast include:
- ‘HELLO BOSS’: Inside the Chinese Realtime Deepfake Software Powering Scams Around the World
- Man Finds $1 Million Worth of Yu-Gi-Oh Cards in a Dumpster
- The AI Hard Drive Shortage Is Making It More Expensive and Harder to Archive the Internet
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