Alex Ruani is a doctoral researcher in diet-health misinformation at University College London. She studies how misinformation spreads, the potential harm it can do - and what techniques we should be using to stop it. In this episode Alex and I discuss the rising influence of technology and artificial intelligence on fake news and the spreading of misinformation - including how I’ve recently become the victim of a deepfake scam. Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ Why social media platforms say misinformation is a “necessary weed” ➡ How misinformation online is leading to real life deaths ➡︎ How AI is getting so good at spreading misinformation - threatening democracy ➡︎ How one company used a Deepfake clone of ME to sell their supplements ➡︎  Why the CapCut issue opens up massive trust issues with tech companies Connect with Alex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexruani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandraruani/ Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation I Got Deepfaked - AI Misinformation Is SCARY Right Now | Alex Ruani | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran