This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted landscape of digital manipulation, data privacy, and governance, encompassing topics such as the potential ban on TikTok, AI-generated imagery, data collection in cars, and the Princess of Wales's disappearance. It explores the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding these issues, highlighting the need for transparency, user consent, and regulation. The episode raises concerns about the erosion of trust and the potential consequences for our collective understanding of reality and the spread of misinformation. It also underscores the importance of protecting individual privacy and the need for informed decision-making in the increasingly data-driven world we inhabit.