X's moderation collapse and political context

To kick off the new year, users on X have been asking Grok to nudify people - and kids - at an astonishing rate. And X leadership is egging them on. 

Guest: Jason Koebler, founder of 404 Media and host of the 404 Media Podcast

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Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort.

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