Gabriel Geiger

Gabriel Geiger, an investigative journalist from Lighthouse Reports, shares his groundbreaking investigation into the global surveillance industry. He reveals how he uncovered an unsecured dataset exposing over a million tracking operations. The discussion dives into the capabilities of Altimedes software used to monitor both public figures and ordinary citizens, like Sophia, who experienced undetected surveillance. Geiger recounts an undercover operation at ISS World, where they confronted a surveillance firm about tracking activists, highlighting chilling implications of their practices.

Justin-Casimir Braun and Gabriel Geiger, investigative journalists at Lighthouse Reports, dive into the alarming world of 'suspicion machines' used in European welfare systems. They reveal how algorithms can wrongfully label individuals as fraudsters, spotlighting a scandal from the Netherlands. The duo discusses the transparency issues surrounding these AI systems, the biases that can arise, and the ethical dilemmas in using technology for fraud detection. Their investigation raises critical questions about fairness and accountability in AI-driven decision-making.