SI Presents: Deepfakes, Dirty Tricks, and the Future of Trust | Perry Carpenter

Deepfakes, Dirty Tricks, and the Future of Trust’ with Perry Carpenter
Skeptical Inquirer Presents | THIS THURSDAY, 7PM (October 2, 2025)
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From ghost photos to UFO sightings, people have always been drawn to illusions. Deepfakes are the modern version—sharper, faster, and designed to exploit trust at scale. They’re already fueling disinformation campaigns, powering scams, and giving cybercriminals a powerful new playbook.

Join us THIS THURSDAY, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. ET for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with cybersecurity and deception expert Perry Carpenter. His book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, provides a crucial breakdown of the potential risks of generative AI and outlines strategies to avoid falling victim to its more sinister uses. Carpenter will pull back the curtain on how synthetic media manipulates belief, show live demonstrations of the latest tricks, and reveal what’s at stake for the future of truth and trust.

Perry Carpenter is a multi-award–winning author, podcaster, and speaker with a passion for deception and technology. With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, Carpenter has dedicated his career to understanding how cybercriminals exploit human behavior. Through engaging storytelling and practical advice, Carpenter equips audiences around the world with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of AI-driven deception