Emanuel Maiberg

In this engaging discussion, Emmanuel Maiberg, co-founder of 404 Media and tech journalist, delves into the decline of Google Search. He explores the concept of 'in-shittification,' highlighting how heavy advertising and SEO manipulation are degrading user experience. Maiberg also examines AI's impact on search results and the rising interest in alternative platforms like Kagi and TikTok. With a critical lens, he reflects on how these changes could reshape the future of one of the internet's essential tools.

Join Michael Masnick, founder of TechDirt, Vittoria Elliot from Wired, and Emmanuel Maiberg of 404 Media as they explore the vital role of tech journalism in today’s political climate. They discuss how journalists tackle the complexities of technology's impact on democracy and the challenges posed by government surveillance. The trio highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in journalism while addressing the threats to free speech and the need for quality reporting in an era of misinformation.

Emanuel Maiberg, a writer for 404 Media, joins the discussion focusing on a thought-provoking study about AI's impact on our critical thinking skills. The conversation tackles the complexities of outsourcing cognitive tasks to technology and how this might affect our mental abilities. Additionally, the podcast dives into the UK government's controversial request for Apple to create a backdoor for iPhones. The hosts also explore Elon Musk's relationship with government funding and its implications for innovation and taxpayer risk.