

Craig Silverman
Journalist and co-founder of Indicator.media specializing in OSINT, digital forensics, and investigations into ad fraud and disinformation, with prior work at BuzzFeed News and ProPublica.
Top 5 podcasts with Craig Silverman
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Dec 20, 2025 • 50min
Deep Fakes, Data Centers, and AI Slop — Are We Cooked?
Maria Curi, a tech policy reporter from Axios, dives into Trump's controversial executive order on AI regulation and the political stakes for the GOP. Stephen Witt discusses the energy demands and economic implications of the booming data center industry—and wonders if AI is a bubble. Craig Silverman reveals how platforms have embraced AI-generated misinformation, removing fact-checks and monetizing fake content. Together, they explore the dangerous mix of technology, politics, and digital deception shaping our future.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 46min
The Shifting World of OSINT (with Craig Silverman)
Craig Silverman, co-founder of Indicator.media and seasoned journalist, dives deep into the world of OSINT and digital forensics. He discusses the challenges of fact-checking in changing beliefs and shares insights on ethical considerations in verification. Craig also highlights the evolution of OSINT and its commercialization, revealing the rise of fraudulent accounts and the complexities of ad fraud. Tune in to discover useful resources for honing your OSINT skills and the importance of maintaining integrity in digital investigations.

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Sep 12, 2025 • 33min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - You Can't Escape the Charlie Kirk Video
Craig Silverman, a seasoned journalist and co-founder of Indicator, dives deep into the chaotic world of graphic content on social media. He discusses how violent videos, like the one featuring Charlie Kirk, circulate uncontrollably, finding audiences even without intent. The conversation highlights the psychological and societal ramifications, analyzing the role of right-wing media in amplifying provocative content. Silverman also tackles the challenges of content moderation and the alarming trends of misinformation in today's digital landscape.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 31min
Big Tech Embraced Fakeness in 2025
In this insightful discussion, Craig Silverman, co-founder of Indicator and expert on misinformation, delves into how 2025 saw Big Tech embracing deception. He highlights the damaging political pressure leading platforms to scale back moderation and the rise of AI-generated fakes. With alarming examples, Craig reveals how companies monetize hoaxes and the ethical implications of relaxed impersonation rules. He also discusses the detrimental effects of skepticism on public trust and urges listeners to critically engage with content online.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 20min
Goodreads’ ‘unfair’ rating problem
In this insightful discussion, Craig Silverman, a media researcher and co-founder of Indicator, delves into the perplexing issue of unfair Goodreads ratings. He explores the phenomenon of negative pre-publication reviews, suggesting that both personal vendettas and automated bots may be to blame. Silverman highlights the design flaws of Goodreads that enable abuse and proposes potential fixes, including verification methods to curb malicious ratings. The conversation shines a light on the broader implications for authors and the integrity of online platforms.


