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.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 60 | 12.5.25

No, No - Not Like THAT!!!

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.

Ep 59 | 11.21.25

The FART FARTS 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.

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Ep 58 | 11.14.25

A.I. Made The News Again

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.

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Ep 57 | 10.31.25

Embracing the Future (with Erica Orange)

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, Erica is recognized as one of the world’s 50 Top Female Futurists and continues to inspire leaders to embrace change and shape the future.

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Ep 56 | 10.24.25

The Trough of Disillusionment

On this week's episode of The FAIK Files: 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; and, a roundup of recent deepfake stories, including a Tory MP and the Irish election.

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The FAIK Files
Host(s)
Perry Carpenter
Mason Amadeus
Perry Carpenter is a multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and speaker, with over two decades in cybersecurity focusing on how cybercriminals exploit human behavior. As the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4, Perry helps build robust human-centric defenses against social engineering-based threats. His latest book, FAIK, explores AI's role in deception.
Mason Amadeus is the Creative Director at 8th Layer Media. With eight years in radio— producing three award-winning commercials, repairing 50kW tube transmitters as apprentice to the chief engineer, and accidentally becoming regional IT manager— Mason brings humor and technical ingenuity to every project. As an actor and meticulous designer with an ever-curious spirit, his unique approach and quick wit captivate audiences across media formats.
Schedule: Friday (weekly)
Creator: 8th Layer Media
8th Layer Media