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The 404 Media Podcast

404 Media
Deepfake Technology
Ai-Generated Content
AI Personality Tests
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Peer Review Process
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Reddit
Google
Open Source Search Engines
Job Application Process
Adderall
Oxycontin
Facebook Algorithm
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Xzutils
Linux
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US Surveillance State
Social Media

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

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Latest Episodes

Cecilia D’Anstasio on Roblox efforts to protect children from pedophiles.

Roblox is one of those games that is more popular than you can imagine, but unless you are of a certain age group and live in that world, you’ll rarely hear about it unless it... more

This week we discuss our coverage of the U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran, specifically how Polymarket and Kalshi are letting people profit from death, and that Amazon data centers were on fire after missiles hit Dubai. Then Emanuel talks about how A... more

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Joseph speaks to Cooper Quintin, a security researcher and senior public interest technologist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Quintin is one of the people behind Rayhunter, an easy to install tool that can detect nearby IMSI-catchers.... more

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This week we start with Jason’s follow up to Ring launching its ‘Search Party’ feature. It turns out, according to a leaked email he got, the feature is only starting with finding lost dogs. After the break, Emanuel explains why we’ve learned nothing... more

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Recent Guests

Cooper Quintin
Security researcher and senior public interest technologist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: How to Detect Phone Spying Tech (with Cooper Quintin)
Harlo Holmes
Chief Security Programs Officer at Freedom of the Press Foundation, media scholar, software programmer, and activist
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Episode: Privacy Under Pressure (With Harlo Holmes)
Michael Geoffrey Asia
Secretary General of the Data Labelers Association
Data Labelers Association
Episode: What It’s Like to Be a Data Labeler Training AI
Samuel Bagg
Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Episode: How Identity Literally Changes What You See (with Samuel Bagg)
Kolina Koltai
Investigator and senior researcher at Bellingcat focusing on non-consensual deepfake imagery.
Bellingcat
Episode: Exposing the People Behind Deepfake Porn Sites with Bellingcat Investigator Kolina Koltai
Selena Deckelmann
Chief Product and Technology Officer at The Wikimedia Foundation
Wikimedia Foundation
Episode: How Wikipedia Will Survive in the Age of AI (With Wikipedia’s CTO Selena Deckelmann)
Ben Jordan
YouTuber known for his reporting on surveillance technology
Episode: How Benn Jordan Discovered Flock's Cameras Were Left Streaming to the Internet
Craig Silverman
Co-founder of Indicator.media, an expert in OSINT and digital forensics
Indicator.media
Episode: The Shifting World of OSINT (with Craig Silverman)
Noelle Perdue
Writer, producer, and internet porn historian with publications in Wired, Washington Post, and Slate.
Episode: How AI Porn Isolates Us with Noelle Perdue

Hosts

Joseph Cox
Host of The 404 Media Podcast and an expert journalist covering technology and its societal impacts.
Sam Cole
Co-founder and host, providing insights on technology and media-related stories.
Emanuel Maiberg
Co-founder and host with expertise in digital media narratives and investigations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • 404 Media is a great podcast to keep one informed on tech and what it is being used for. 10/10

    Audible
    5
    Anónimo
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best news podcast I’ve found

    Just like the title says.

    This is my go to news podcast, and 404 is putting out some of the very best journalism you can find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrySquatch
    United Statesa month ago
  • Since media is fully captured by billionaires, the only place for quality journalism is independent collectives. Love this podcast, people like this are the only reliable source of information now

    Podchaser
    5
    Ali78
    a month ago
  • ★★★★★ The signal in the noise.

    If you are tired of tech podcasts that just regurgitate corporate press releases, this is the antidote.

    The 404 Media team isn't just talking about the news; they are usually the ones breaking it. Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason dive into the weird, dark, and broken corners of the internet—from hacking rings to the right-to-repair—with a level of investigative grit that is almost extinct in modern media.

    It feels like sitting in a newsroom with the smartest reporters in the game as they unpack... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Md713
    United Statesa month ago
  • A quiet storm

    This information may not be what we want, it is however, what we need…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A measured thinker
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism exists regarding the presentation style, including discussions on the need for better editing and quality control.
Listeners appreciate the investigative depth and independent journalism that showcases underreported issues in technology and society.
Overall, the focus on thoughtful and critical exploration of technology's impact resonates strongly with the audience, leading to high recommendations among peers.
The podcast is seen as essential listening for those interested in keeping up with relevant tech news, combining thoughtful commentary with expert insights.

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#250
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#5
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#7
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#10
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What It’s Like to Be a Data Labeler Training AI
Q: Do you regret doing this job, or do you feel like it's something that you just needed to do in order to provide for your family and your child?
He feels it was necessary to take the job due to financial burdens, despite the negative impacts.
What It’s Like to Be a Data Labeler Training AI
Q: Did any place that you work for ever offer you any sort of like mental health support at all?
No place offered any mental health support, highlighting a lack of understanding of the trauma faced by workers.
What It’s Like to Be a Data Labeler Training AI
Q: What types of pressures are you under when you're doing data labeling?
There's immense pressure to be accurate and fast, often working under strict quotas and algorithmic management.
The Screen Time Panic Sets Parents Up to Fail
Q: What would you say to a parent feeling guilty about letting their kid spend time on screens?
There's nothing wrong with giving your child some screen time as long as it's balanced with other activities.
The Screen Time Panic Sets Parents Up to Fail
Q: What are the literal rules right now?
The rules have evolved as the kids have grown. There's now an hour of screen time during the school week and two on weekends.

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1. Cooper Quintin
2. Harlo Holmes
3. Michael Geoffrey Asia
4. Samuel Bagg
5. Kolina Koltai
6. Selena Deckelmann
7. Ben Jordan
8. Craig Silverman

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