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S54E50 Deepfakes, Drawing Truth to Power, King of the Deep

Jul 31, 2022 Season 54 Episode 50 News

This episode explores the transformative potential of synthetic media, particularly deepfakes, and their implications for society. Jon Wertheim engages in a conversation with Badiucao, a prominent artist known for his political commentary. Meanwhile, Sharyn Alfonsi interviews Alexey Molchanov, a record-holding freediver, to discuss his experiences and insights. Together, these discussions shed light on the intersection of technology, art, and truth in an increasingly complex world.