In this episode of Amy Talks, I explore the world of deepfakes, AI-generated images used for both entertainment and nefarious purposes. I discuss the harm caused, as well as what we can do to report deepfakes to prevent scams and trauma.

Links mentioned in the episode:

- Good News Story: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/caracas-mobile-gynecological-care-homelessness/

- Watch 'Deepfake Porn: You Could Be Next' on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001c1mt/deepfake-porn-could-you-be-next

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"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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In this episode of Amy Talks, I discuss the rise of 'Kidfluencers' - children who make content online for money. I talk about whether parents are exploiting their children, the legal grey area regarding their income, and what effect a social media ban would have.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Good News Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c042z33vw55o?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk

'Children in Content' Safeguarding Digital Toolkit by Dr Francis Rees, University of Essex: https://www.essex.ac.uk/research-projects/children-in-content

Reddit post - "I was brought up by family vloggers and it ruined my life": https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/comments/yuzsno/i_was_brought_up_by_family_vloggers_and_it_ruined/

Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to David Page, executive producer of Food Network hit show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”. We talk about the premise of the show, what being an executive producer involves and winning Emmy awards.

We also discuss his career in journalism, his time as a reporter in London, the amazing story of him interviewing Muammar Gadaffi within the rubble of his home, and more.

Links mentioned within the episode:

• ​Good News Story (via TikTok): https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRsXgfQ5/
• ​Listen to David’s podcast, Culinary Characters Unlocked: https://culinarycharactersunlocked.com/
• ​Follow David on X: @pageprod
• ​Buy David’s book “Food Americana”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Americana-Remarkable-Incredible-Entertainment/dp/1642505862

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"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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