The Deepfake Detective | Particles of Thought

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25/8/2025

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In a world flooded with fake images, manipulated videos, and AI-generated voices, how can we trust what we see and hear anymore?

In a thought-provoking episode of Particles of Thought — a new video podcast from the producers of NOVA hosted by astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi — Hany Farid explores how we can separate truth from deception, what the future of AI might look like, and the real-world impact of deepfakes on society.

And for a twist: can Hany spot AI-generated headlines? And can Hakeem tell a deepfake version of Hany from the real thing?