# Fauxbituaries

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Podcast: [Hyperfixed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hyperfixed-6988930)
Published: 2026-04-09T03:36:00+00:00
Episode link: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8013_6509cf57-f099-4b9a-8e98-b56235e19859&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.hyperfixedpod.com%2F
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Duration seconds: 2455

## Resource

When Markus's good friend died suddenly, he went online to get more information. What he found was several AI written obituaries on dodgy looking websites with a litany of factual inaccuracies. Who is making these, and why? And is there anything that can be done to stop them? To hear our conversation with Craig Silverman (and a bunch of other great bonus episodes, and join our discord, and get discounts on Hyperfixed merchandise, and support independent journalism) become a Hyperfixed Premium member. If we get 150 signups between now and the end of april, we will give away merch to 5 listeners. If we get more than 150, we'll give away more! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join LINKS: Joe Supan on fake obituaries Craig Silverman's Newsletter, Indicator Joshua Braun on fake news and ad technology Check My Ads Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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