How do you make criminals dumber? Add AI!
Jul 8, 2026 · 41m
Summary
Hosts Josh Dean and Rory Scovel explore the absurd and dangerous intersection of AI and crime. They discuss pranksters using AI to fake home invasions, a police report glitch involving a frog, and wrongful arrests caused by flawed facial recognition. The episode culminates in the story of a man who, influenced by an AI girlfriend, attempted to assassinate the Queen with a crossbow.
Topics discussed
Introduction and United Healthcare ad
Kewpie Mayo and its unique flavor
Emotional investment in fantasy football
Bioma GLP-1 Booster ad
Rory's stance on AI and comedy
Episode preview: AI pranks and crimes
AI's impact on critical thinking
AI deepfake prank involving Rory
Chili's Bar and Grill discussion
Felony charges for AI workplace prank
Penalties for AI misuse and Terminator
Swatting and Todd's arrest
AI police report shapeshifts into frog
Wrongful arrests due to AI errors
Bob Dylan's AI facial recognition case
Ads for Bioma, Underdog, and Addyi
AI relationships and AI psychosis
Jazzwant Singh and the AI girlfriend plot
Ads for Bioma, Underdog, and Addyi
American Idol trivia game
Outro, credits, and final ads
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