The FAIK Files

The FAIK Files

The FAIK Files explores the mysterious and often wacky intersection of AI, technology, and humanity. From cognitive warfare to digital deception, we examine how AI is reshaping our reality through news, research, and real-world examples. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into a world where anything can be faked, truth is increasingly elusive, and human nature meets artificial intelligence head-on.

Episodes

The Business of Scamming (feat. Maël Le Touz, threat researcher w/Infoblox)

February 20, 2026 • 52 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode, we sat down with Maël Le Touz, who works as a threat researcher at Infoblox.com (a DDI security provider). We asked him about: Defining "pig butchering" and how it differs from traditional online scams. The human trafficking nightmare behind the scamming compounds in Southeast Asia. How Infoblox uses DNS security to track industrial-scale scam operations and their ...
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The FAIK Files is CHANGING (for the better!)

February 6, 2026 • 9 mins
Hey there! Mason here with an update about our plans for this show. In a nutshell: we're going bi-weekly, and we're doing project-based experiments as well as interviews. It's gonna be a lot more fun, a lot more experimental, and still just as informative as ever. Here are the links I mentioned: - Join our Discord: https://faik.to/discord - Buy the book FAIK: https://amzn.to/4cIAjww - Subscribe to The FAIK Files on YouTube: ht...
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Sound, Fury, and Anonymity

January 30, 2026 • 67 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode:    Apple and Google officially partner to bring Gemini-powered answers to Siri.    We discuss QWEN 3 TTS, a new open-source model with no guardrails.    A deep dive into GenAI.mil, the military's new secure AI platform.    GHOSTLINE: A new tool for secure, anonymous, P2P video interviews. Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to do just that: ⁠⁠⁠https:/...
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Governments, Hackers, and Government Hackers (feat. Emily Crose)

January 23, 2026 • 49 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode, we sit down with Emily Crose, a former US Intelligence Officer and expert in offensive and defensive cyber security. We discuss her book, "Hack to the Future," and the history of how governments pursue and domesticate hackers. The evolution of the relationship between the hacking community and the US government, from the "Kevin Mitnick era" to modern recruitment. Ho...
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Attack Your Company with Deepfakes (feat. Jason Thatcher of Breacher.ai)

January 16, 2026 • 48 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's special interview episode: We sit down with Jason Thatcher, a Deepfake Red Teaming expert from Breacher.ai. We discuss why static deepfakes (like voicemail) are currently outperforming live video attacks. The emerging threat of "Agentic AI" and how it changes the landscape for 2026. Why teaching people to "spot the glitch" creates a false sense of security. Want to le...
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Exploring AI Psychosis (feat. Dr. Ian Gold, author of Suspicious Minds)

January 9, 2026 • 67 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's special interview episode: We sit down with Dr. Ian Gold, Professor of Philosophy & Psychiatry at McGill University, and author of Suspicious Minds. We define the slippery boundaries between psychosis, delusion, and conspiracy theories - and where those become 'clinical'. A deep dive into "AI Psychosis," the "Truman Show Delusion," and whether AI models are the first real "P...
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AI Agents Get All Dressed Up

January 2, 2026 • 80 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode:     Join Perry & Brian's "The Mark & The Mask" Workshop: https://faik.to/Convene     Sign up for Perry & Cameron's Deepfake Ops Course: https://faik.to/ops    We discuss new reporting on OpenAI's push into advertising.    A deep dive into deepfakes with Brian Brushwood, covering FBI warnings and voice scams.    How medical AI is detecting patient demographics to make ...
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World's Greatest Con – A Conversation with Brian Brushwood (8th Layer Insights)

December 26, 2025 • 64 mins
This year, we're bringing you one of our favorite episodes from Perry's show "8th Layer Insights". Fun fact: this was the first time Perry and Mason collaborated together on a project! Happy holidays from your friends over here at The FAIK Files! The original shownotes are below: If you love learning about cons, scams, and tricks, then this is the episode for you. Listen as Perry sits down with Brian Brushwood, someone who ha...
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What's My Password? (feat. Dave Lewis of 1Password)

December 19, 2025 • 36 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode:    We sit down with Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO for 1Password.    We discuss the state of identity security and why you shouldn't rely on your browser's password manager.    How to keep credentials safe in the age of AI agents.    Insights into how companies are adopting AI and the security considerations they often miss. Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the...
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The Future... It's Complicated

December 12, 2025 • 70 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode:    We explore why RAM prices are skyrocketing and Micron's shift away from consumers.    The Future of Life Institute releases their new AI Safety Report.    Big partnerships: Adobe brings Photoshop to ChatGPT, and Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI.    A look at the hidden human labor powering "artificial" intimacy. Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic li...
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No, No - Not Like THAT!!!

December 5, 2025 • 66 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode:    Leaks confirm OpenAI is preparing to roll out ads on ChatGPT.    We discuss Grok's bias toward Elon Musk and security flaws in Deepseek.    Is Gemini training on your email inbox? We try to find the answer.    AI is still broken in interesting ways: Jailbreaking with poetry and an inappropriate AI teddy bear. Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to ...
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The FART FARTS Files...

November 21, 2025 • 85 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: Google announces the Gemini 3 collection and the new Antigravity IDE. New research reveals how AI-edited images and videos can successfully implant false memories. We look at Parallel Multimodal Large Diffusion Language Models. Russian bloggers are using AI-generated videos to depict false scenarios regarding Ukrainian troops. Want to leave us a voicemail? He...
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A.I. Made The News Again

November 14, 2025 • 65 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: Can AI models get "brain rot" just like humans? We look at how AI-generated videos are now fooling major news outlets. An Australian radio group goes all-in on AI for its news media. AI enters our world in some very awkward ways, including weddings and chatbot religion. Want to leave us a voicemail? Here's the magic link to do just that: ⁠⁠⁠https://sayhi.chat...
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Embracing the Future (with Erica Orange)

October 31, 2025 • 47 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! This week, we're bringing you an interview from the vault. On January 13th 2025, we had a chance to sit down with Erica Orange! Erica is the author of AI + The New Human Frontier, where she explores the profound impact of AI on humanity’s future, offering visionary insights into the intersection of technology, trust, and human ingenuity. Featured in Wired, Bloomberg, NPR, and CBS This Morning, ...
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The Trough of Disillusionment

October 24, 2025 • 75 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: Google begins rolling out Gemini 3.0 and other AI updates. We look at new studies showing where AI gets it wrong, from misrepresenting news to writing vulnerable code. The latest on AI-driven job loss, including leaked documents from Amazon. A roundup of recent deepfake stories, including a Tory MP and the Irish election. ----> Check out Perry and Cameron Malin...
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Gettin' Sloppy Wit It

October 17, 2025 • 75 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: OpenAI's Sora faces copyright issues and user complaints about censorship, despite scaling up with new partnerships. We discuss the proliferation of Sora 2 watermark removers and the challenges in detecting AI-generated content. Discord reports a major data breach involving 1.5 TB of data and 2 million government ID photos. A man loses access to nuclear secrets a...
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Inclusive, Empowering, & Confident Approaches to AI (feat. Jocelyn Burnham)

October 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Jocelyn Burnham (she/her) is a leading independent artificial intelligence communicator, workshop leader, and speaker, specialising in AI learning in the creative and cultural sectors through creativity and playfulness. She has been commissioned by organisations including Arts Council England, Tate, The Church of England, Historic Royal Palaces, Art Fund, Shakespeare's Globe, RADA, Kew and Bloomberg Philanthropies to produce besp...
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Vibes, Slop, & Silicon Valley

October 3, 2025 • 71 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: Microsoft introduces "Vibe Working" with "Agent Mode" and "Office Agent" in Microsoft 365 Copilot. We explore the hype and backlash surrounding AI video, including the saga of Tilly Norwood. Meta launches "Vibes," a new feed featuring AI-generated short-form videos, while OpenAI drops Sora 2. More chatbot woes are reported, alongside a fun exploit allowing takeov...
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Your AI Friends 'Love' You...

September 26, 2025 • 76 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: OpenAI is feeling the pressure to meet demand, widening the scope of "Stargate" and looking at debt financing for chips by 2025. Creepy AI companion toys are posing risks to student mental health, and we look at a family's unsettling week with one. Microsoft is bringing Claude to Copilot, diversifying beyond OpenAI, while xAI is suing OpenAI for allegedly poaching t...
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Mind Reading the Room

September 19, 2025 • 65 mins
Welcome back to The FAIK Files! In this week's episode: From the disgusting to the whimsical, we explore the weird world of what people are actually doing online—from AI slurs, to juggling simulations, to a mysterious robot roaming Austin MIT unveils mind-reading technology that "feels like telepathy" and might actually work A deep dive into how people really use ChatGPT reveals some surprising truths about our AI habits...
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