Chatbots, Deepfakes & Digital Danger with Dylan Schmidt
Release Date: 09/10/2025
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info_outlineAndy Murphy sits down with AI privacy advocate and content creator Dylan Schmidt to discuss the red flags and opportunities in the world of artificial intelligence, digital privacy, and surveillance. They explore how AI is shaping our lives, the risks of data collection, and what the future might hold for families and society.
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00:00 – Introduction
02:08 – Meet Dylan Schmidt
02:57 – Dylan’s Content Pivot
04:52 – The Promise of AI
06:07 – AI in Everyday Life
07:13 – Concerns About AI
09:02 – AI Psychosis & Data Collection
11:08 – Data Privacy & Legal Battles
12:41 – AI and Children
13:31 – Trusting Technology
15:01 – Human Decision-Making & AI
16:15 – The Limits of AI Understanding
18:10 – Science Fiction Becomes Reality
21:40 – Meta’s AI Policy Leak
24:00 – Surveillance State Concerns
27:00 – Facial Recognition & Gait Tracking
29:00 – The Future of AI in Society
32:00 – Social Media Skepticism
36:00 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Dylan
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