Sam, who played a key role in exposing Nvidia's massive leak, discusses the company's controversial data scraping practices from platforms like YouTube and Netflix for AI training. Jason sheds light on his investigation into AI-generated spam on Facebook, revealing the creators behind it and the complexities of social media monetization. They also touch on the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI and corporate practices, along with insights from their experiences at the DEF CON conference.

Sam, a journalist known for her tech controversies coverage, and Joseph, an internet culture enthusiast, dive into some hot topics. They discuss the uprising against AI scraping, spotlighting how websites are using robots.txt to fight back. Sam unveils her scoop on Runway's unauthorized video scraping from YouTube creators, raising eyebrows about copyright issues. Plus, they explore how Reddit’s exclusive deal with Google shapes search visibility, leaving other search engines in the dust. Lastly, the crew fills Joseph in on the bizarre world of Skibidi.

A real home team ramble this week. Goes all over the place, mostly pretty light hearted but we do touch on the RED-S issue in climbing and mention the IFSC medical resignations so be aware if that's a sensitive topic for you. The main topic of the day was trying to define what success and failure is to us when it comes to climbing, it turns out to be a hell of a lot more difficult than we were expecting!If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, please consider checking out our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show

Join Sam, a data privacy commentator, and Joseph, a tech industry expert, as they unpack the recent trend of companies like Udemy, PayPal, and LinkedIn opting users into data collection without consent. They dive into Udemy's controversial AI policies and discuss PayPal's lack of transparency regarding user data sharing. The conversation takes a darker turn as Sam recounts the unsettling experience of a woman trapped in a driverless Waymo, raising significant concerns about safety and autonomy in an AI-driven world.

Sam, an expert in The Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure, discusses the benefits of cloud adoption, challenges in workload migration, naming conventions, and securing multi-cloud environments with Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Joseph, a tech policy analyst, discusses Telegram's significant shift in user data policy, now cooperating with law enforcement. Emanuel, an intellectual property lawyer, delves into Nintendo's controversial lawsuit against Palworld, highlighting its potential implications in the gaming industry. Sam shares firsthand experiences with Telegram, reflecting on its changing dynamics as a platform. Together, they explore the tension between user privacy and legal compliance in a digital world increasingly under scrutiny.

Law Professor Max Stearns and Sam discuss the flaws of the two-party system and why third parties struggle in American politics. They explore challenges faced by third parties, the historical origins of the two-party system, obstacles like restrictive electoral rules, Senate representation disparities, and potential solutions like party reform and mixed member proportionality.

Sean Alexander James shares his inspiring journey into acting, starting at 29 and battling mental health. He discusses audition strategies, building relationships with agents, and the power of persistence for success in the industry. His story proves it's never too late to pursue your dreams.

In this lively conversation, journalist and film critic Sam, celebrating his 30th birthday, shares captivating stories from his early days in journalism and an Almost Famous-like teenage experience as a film critic. He reveals a life-changing email from the legendary Roger Ebert and discusses the evolution of his show during the pandemic. Abbi Jacobson reflects on their shared journeys, the weight of birthdays, and how vulnerability shapes their craft, highlighting the importance of connection through art and introspective conversations.

In this discussion, Sam reveals alarming details about the rise of sextortion emails, which leverage personal info, including home addresses, to intimidate their victims into compliance. Jason shifts gears to highlight the burgeoning right to repair movement in healthcare, advocating for DIY approaches to medication and personal medical care. He even unravels a long-standing mystery from Reddit, showcasing the role of facial recognition technology. Together, they explore the dark undercurrents of online scams and the fight for medical autonomy.