We’re facing an AI identity crisis.

Deepfakes are becoming more than just internet pranks and slop content. They’re becoming industrialised deception. And with millions of deepfakes now circulating, and most people being unable to reliably detect them, the line between what’s real and fake is wearing thin. And the law is struggling to keep up with its pace.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dina Ovsepian, Senior Associate at Gavrilov & Brooks and a leading business litigator working on deepfake cases in Los Angeles. Dina is helping clients protect their likeness and their careers.

We unpack how deepfakes have evolved and the risks that they now pose, not just to celebrities, but to just about anyone. We take a look at the real-world harm already happening, and the legal landscape across the US, UK, and EU.

This conversation explores what lawyers and in-house legal teams need to do to prepare for these challenges in 2026 and beyond.

Covered in this episode:

1. The explosion of deepfakes in recent years.
2. Why modern deepfakes are more dangerous.
3. How scammers are using deepfakes in new ways which you might never expect.
4. The legal protections under review and the gaps that still exist.
5. Can the law keep up with AI’s rapid expansion?
6. What lawyers and in-house teams must prepare for in 2026.
7. Finding opportunity inside the emerging AI risks.
8. And more…

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It’s easy to leave cyber security in the hands of the IT department. And to blame the hackers when a breach does happen.

But there’s usually a human in the middle of it all. And that’s where the risk usually sits.

I know I’ve clicked on things I shouldn’t have before…

And that’s why, in this episode, we’re joined by Robert Siciliano - security analyst, author, media voice, and one of the most recognisable educators in personal and corporate cyber security protection.

Robert has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, The Today Show, and is quoted in outlets like USA Today and Forbes. He also delivers security awareness training to organisations to help them to get their people to care about security.

We explore why typical workplace security training often fails, how to build what Robert calls a “strategic human firewall” and how to move employees from reluctant compliance to personal investment.

If you want to protect your own and build a culture that protects the people who you work with and your operations, this episode is essential.

Covered in this episode:

1. The biggest risk to cyber security.
2. Why most cyber security training doesn’t stick.
3. What needs to change to get employees to care about cyber security.
4. The risks AI introduces to organisational security.
5. Why companies resist investing in security training.
6. The one security habit everyone needs.
7. And more…

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In-house legal teams are constantly under pressure to move fast and adopt AI, but rushing into new tech can be a fast track to wasted time and money.

In this episode, we’re joined by Merlin Beyts, Content Director at LegalTechTalk, one of the biggest legal tech conferences around. Merlin sits at the intersection of legal and technology, asking the blunt questions lawyers often avoid.

We unpack the real reason why so many digital transformations fail, and how to ensure your tech implementations aren’t a wasted endeavour. Merlin uncovers the hidden signals that a team isn’t ready for more tech and the specific questions every legal leader should ask before rolling out AI.

If you're about to pull the trigger on another tool, listen to this first - it might just save you a lot of time and money.

Covered in this episode:

• How to avoid ‘shiny object syndrome’.
• When not to implement new tech.
• What sets successful tech rollouts apart from the flops.
• How to actually get ROI from a digital transformation.
• Why in-house teams experience buyers’ remorse after implementing tech solutions.
• The questions legal teams must answer before adopting AI.
• The truth about whether AI is coming for legal jobs.
• And more…

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