
Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 152 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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This week, Sam is in conversation with Kolina Koltai. Kolina is an investigator, senior researcher and trainer at Bellingcat. Her investigations focus on the people and systems behind AI companies and platforms that peddle non-consensual deepfake exp... more
We start this week with Joseph’s article about ELITE, a tool Palantir is working on for ICE. After the break, Emanuel tells us how AI influencers are making fake sex tape-style photos with celebrities, who can’t be best pleased about it. In the subsc... more
The Wikimedia Foundation’s chief technology and product officer explains how she helps manage one of the most visited sites in the world in the age of generative AI.
Wikipedia is turning 25 this month, and it’s never been more important.
The online... more
We start this week with Joseph’s article about Webloc, a tool ICE bought that can monitor phones in entire neighborhoods. After the break, Emanuel and Sam talk about their recent coverage of Grok. In the subscribers-only section, Jason explains how p... more
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This has become my second favorite poscast (#1 Philosophize This) and like this podcast I appreciate the translation of tech news I only half understand.
Newest episode note: I also noticed a few weird podcasts popping up automatically on my apple podcasts. I'm not tech savvy enough to know if it is comperable, but it was unnerving. Also thankyou for delivering urgent info without excessive intensity. You are all calm with delivery and I need it.
The reporting over all is pretty good, but I think the show really needs an editor. They have an editor for the writing on the website, to make things clear, cohesive and concise. I don’t understand why they don’t take the same level of care for the podcast.
I’m not saying it can’t be conversational. I listen to conversational podcasts, but they have an editor to clean things up to make the points clearer.
nothing will make me shut off a podcast faster than an obnoxious bell ringings sound effect in the shopify ad, deducting 3 stars due to that
How to subscribe? I’m not going through 3rd party ways.
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This podcast offers listeners a deep dive into stories at the intersection of technology, society, and investigative journalism. Each episode covers a wide range of topics, from AI and cybersecurity to privacy concerns and the effects of technology on daily life, often featuring expert guests who bring unique insights into these complex subjects. The hosts, who are experienced journalists, provide a critical and engaging examination of current issues, making it accessible for those seeking informed discussions about today's technological landscape. Moreover, the podcast stands out for its commitment to independent journalism by exploring important yet often overlooked stories in the tech world.
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