The Expert Witness
CBCFrom CBC's Uncover. In Akron, Ohio, murder cases that went cold for years are suddenly being solved. But defense attorney Don Malarcik isn’t celebrating; he’s alarmed. The key evidence in these cases is coming from a mysterious AI tool called Cybercheck, a system so secretive that its Canadian founder refuses to explain the details of how the technology actually works. Allegedly, Cybercheck uses o... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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The small city of Akron, Ohio was drowning in unsolved murders. Until one day something happened.
And suddenly those cold cases? Started to get closed. A ground breaking Canadian AI technology was coming to the rescue. Tracking criminal behaviour t... more
Sam Mullins looks into Cybercheck’s claimed “success stories” and finds they offer little proof of the tool’s reliability. One defense attorney benefited from a Cybercheck report that actually pointed to an alternative suspect, helping reduce charges... more
Mosher explains that his Cybercheck technology was built to analyze open-source internet data using AI to generate investigative “intelligence,” not courtroom evidence. Mosher admits the company failed early on to clearly communicate those limits, al... more
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- Definite Listen
I’ve been listening to quite a few CBC podcasts lately and this one, far by, stands out above the rest. His reporting style and storytelling was excellent!
Apple Podcasts5jessd3954
United States21 days ago - Mullins is the real deal
I’ve heard three series so far that he has written and reported. They have depth, expanse, nuance, and significance. Perfectly crafted complex narratives with a momentum that makes me binge.
Apple Podcasts5Spring7BoyUnited States24 days ago - GRIPPING. PHENOMENAL!!
What a gripping, twisty-turney, heart-rending thriller of a story! Also, while of course there are murders discussed in this, it doesn’t feel exploitative of someone’s misery the way that true crime podcasts sometimes can.
Sam Mullins’ ability to be both funny but also never disrespectful to the content is unparalleled. I could not put this podcast down, as it were. Going to be recommending it to all my friends, and to you too!
PS at the risk of cheapening my praise… I’m sure I’m not alone in... more
Apple Podcasts5Marsha (Yes Yes Marsha)
Canadaa month ago - Review from Wales
I’m from Wales so thank you Sam for mentioning the principality. Anyway I came across the show by chance and am glad I did. Sam is a great presenter and the show is excellently researched. I really enjoyed the interviews with the Ohio defence attorney who first challenged the use of Cybercheck by law enforcement. The use of AI in murder trails that could result in the death penalty without the necessary safeguards is scary.
Apple Podcasts5dougcmclellan
United Kingdoma month ago - Fantastic host & story
I have listened to every CBC crime show. Sam Mullins is my new favourite host! Funny, a little silly, yet so authentic. The host can make or break the show. The story was super interesting, but Sam made it a masterpiece!
Apple Podcasts5Hannah from Nova ScotiaCanadaa month ago
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What is The Expert Witness about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A hard-hitting, investigative series centered on the use of an opaque AI tool in real criminal cases. Through courtroom confrontations, FOIA fights, and expert critique, it interrogates how technology marketed as groundbreaking can influence investigations, charges, and verdicts — often with insufficient transparency. The show stands out for its docu-journalistic approach, blending legal drama with technical scrutiny, and for regularly elevating defense and journalist perspectives alongside technologists. Potential listeners who want to understand the intersection of AI, law, and justice, or who seek cautionary tales about unvetted tools in high-stakes settings, are likely to find this compelling and highly practical for framing similar iss... more
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Recent guests on The Expert Witness include:
1. Nick Bonadio
2. Nigel Eccles
3. Stephen Master
4. Anthony Milton
5. Linda Malik
6. Salah Maddi
7. Adam Mosher
8. Don Malarcik
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