# Dr. Hany Farid on Deepfakes and Digital Deception | Catherine Townsend on the National Mall

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-06-17T05:56:00+00:00
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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Dr. Hany Farid, Professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley, CEO of GET Real Security, and one of the world's foremost experts on digital forensics and deepfakes, joins the show to discuss the rapidly evolving threat posed by AI-generated content. As deepfake technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, Farid explains why even experts are finding it harder to distinguish reality from fabrication and what individuals, businesses, and governments can do to protect themselves in an era of digital deception. Later, Catherine Townsend, President and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall, joins the program to discuss the importance of preserving America's most iconic public space. Townsend highlights ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the National Mall and Memorial Parks, the role these landmarks play in American history, and what visitors can experience when exploring the nation's front yard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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