The Cyber Hacks

In this episode we examine the continued growth of conspiracy narratives and groups within our information ecosystem one year on from the events of the 6th Jan, how their tactics motivate people to commit acts of violence and the role conspiracy theories play in reinforcing confirmation bias within their dystopian world view.

In this episode, our experts reflect on the residual effects of the Capitol assault, the role of social media as a catalyst to the events of that day and the lasting impact on US politics. As a bitterly divided America heads towards a fiercely contested presidential election in 2024, what can we expect to see in the disinformation tactics of the campaign?

Join us on this exciting podcast episode with Prof Dame Sue Black and Dr Bryan Williams as we delve into the successes, challenges and future direction of the use of A.I in modern forensic science with our internationally recognised experts. This episode provides a fascinating insight as to how the H-unique project is changing the way we see A.I. when it is used as a force for good as an extremely valuable tool in the arsenal of those who pursue serious criminals in partnership with the police, to help protect our most vulnerable.

This episode will cover what we can expect from western democracies on how to protect ‘Truth’ in the age of synthetic media.‘The Problem With Truth’ will highlight the way in which AI is being deliberately manipulated in a cynical attempt to change the collective perception of the truth of actual events and our understanding of them. It will discuss the malicious efforts of the highly motivated, capable bad actors that are attempting to further erode public confidence in our government, democratic institutions and public figures. It will raise key questions such as how this is being driven, by whom and for what malicious objective. We will discuss controversial topics such as disinformation and conspiracy groups including their role in recent US events. 

How we can balance freedom of expression with privacy protections and address these challenges in respect of the rights of individuals?The second episode will discuss individual privacy issues and risks to ‘ownership’ of biometrics in respect of synthetic media. If everything can be faked and everything can be denied, how do we maintain provenance in the digital world we live in?Key topics covered in this episode include the protection of privacy rights for individuals, digital biometrics and the moral and legal issues raised around consent. Synthetic media could herald the death of the ‘right to a private life’.