The 404 Media Podcast Google Is Exposing Peoples’ ChatGPT Secrets
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Aug 6, 2025 Delve into the shocking revelation of nearly 100,000 sensitive ChatGPT conversations being indexed by Google. Discover how Wikipedia is tackling the influx of AI-generated content with a new speedy deletion policy. Explore the historical anti-porn crusade that has shaped platforms like Steam and Itch.io for decades. Tune in for discussions on the impacts of recent data breaches, the complexities of online censorship, and the evolving challenges of journalism in the digital age.
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T App Breach Exposes Sensitive Data
- The T app breach revealed thousands of women's selfies and ID photos were exposed on 4chan.
- Users' data was accessible because the app's Google cloud storage was wide open, leading to mocking and misuse of personal info.
Dating Safety Apps & Facebook Groups
- "Are we dating the same man" Facebook groups let women share info about dangerous men, similar to the T app.
- Men often react angrily to exposure in these groups and the T hack seemed like a backlash.
Second T Breach Exposed DMs
- The second T breach exposed over a million messages with sensitive topics like abortions and cheating.
- Verification was done by matching usernames and contacting users, confirming the messages' authenticity.