Ben and Guy discuss the complex and strategically important relationship between Pakistan and Iran, and they dive into the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin unexpectedly pulled the plug on a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM. <br><br>Then, Washington Times reporter Ryan Lovelace joins the show from the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas to discuss the evolution of deep fake videos, ransomware, cybersecurity, and how soon AI could become sentient. <br><br>Plus, the “Threat of the Week.”

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Washington Times reporter Ryan Lovelace joins the show from the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas to discuss the evolution of deep fake videos, ransomware, cybersecurity, and how soon AI could become sentient.{ai:summary}<p>Ben and Guy unravel the intricate ties between Pakistan and Iran, while dissecting the U.S. military's retreat from Niger and Secretary Austin's abrupt withdrawal from a deal regarding 9/11 mastermind KSM. Ryan Lovelace sheds light on cybersecurity threats at the Black Hat conference.</p><p>Deep fakes, ransomware, and the potential sentience of AI hang over the discussion like a specter, while the "Threat of the Week" looms large in the background.  
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