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The problem with deepfakes, Hamilton's $1 listing & Blue Jays' TV announcers also on radio

Mar 03, 202153 min
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Episode description

The ability to make anyone do or say anything is here thanks to deepfakes. A video of a politician, celebrity or even you can be made without your consent doing anything from porn to reading a book. Where did this technology come from and how easy is it to use? What kind of real life problems could this cause?

Guest: Aviv Ovadya, Founder, Thoughtful Technology Project; Responsible Tech Consultant; Non-Resident Fellow, Alliance for Securing Democracy

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Hamilton's housing market is blisteringly hot which has caused house prices to be astronomically high. Among those high prices is a location in downtown Hamilton that's being sold for $1. That's not a typo, it's actually on sale for just $1. Why would someone do this and what's the catch?

Guest: Sam Hall, Senior Sales Representative, Colliers International

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The Toronto Blue Jays are making the decision stop broadcasting games on TV and radio separately and are instead going to simulcast their TV announcers on the radio. Is this just a cheap attempt at saving money?

Guest: Mark Hebscher, Author; Podcaster; Former Host, CHCH-TV; Former Co-Host, Sportsline

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