

Missing in the Amazon
The Guardian
In one of the most remote corners of the Amazon jungle, a journalist and an indigenous defender disappear without a trace. Missing in the Amazon – our new six-part investigative podcast series uncovers what happened to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira. Told for the first time by the people closest to them.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 35min
Black Box: repocalypse now – episode 4
Discover the journey of creating an AI companion app and the backlash it faces. Explore the emotional connection between users and their AI companions, delving into intimacy and regulation in virtual relationships. Learn about the unintended emotional impact of changes in AI replicas and the ethical concerns surrounding discontinuing such relationships.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 46min
Black Box: the hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app – episode 3
The podcast delves into the unsettling world of deepfake technology, exploring the havoc caused by a sinister AI app called ClothOff. The investigation uncovers the disturbing impact on young girls worldwide and the legal complexities surrounding the misuse of AI. The hosts unravel the mystery behind ClothOff's creators and their elusive identities, shedding light on the tangled web of deceit and online trolling campaigns.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 39min
Black Box: the connectionists – episode 2
Exploring the journey of AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton and his team who created a powerful technology they don't fully understand. The podcast discusses the collision of human and artificial intelligence, including the evolution of neural networks, a high-stakes auction for a neural network company, the victory of AlphaGo over a human champion, and the warnings of Dr. Jeffrey Hinton about the complexities and potential dangers of AI.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 13min
Black Box: the collision – episode 1
The podcast explores the connection between humans and artificial intelligence through the story of Hannah and Noah. It discusses their interactions, the challenges of chronic fatigue syndrome, embracing AI companionship, and the blurred lines between human and artificial intelligence.

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Feb 15, 2024 • 3min
Black Box: a new podcast series about AI and us – trailer
Global impacts of AI showcased through forgotten relationships, wrongful arrests, and mysterious imagery in a Spanish town. Discusses dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence and a renowned figure leaving Google over AI risks.

Oct 10, 2022 • 11min
Can I tell you a secret? Episode seven: an update
Guardian producer Lucy Hough and reporter Matthew Weaver give an update on the outcome of Matthew Hardy’s appeal

Sep 23, 2022 • 33min
Can I tell you a secret? Episode six: the winding clock
As the years tick by, journalist Sirin Kale speaks to victims and those who know Matthew to ask whether his stalking will ever truly end

Sep 23, 2022 • 42min
Can I tell you a secret? Episode five: a mother’s love
Journalist Sirin Kale meets Matthew’s mother to uncover more about his past, and find out what might have motivated him to cyberstalk his victims for so many years

Sep 23, 2022 • 40min
Can I tell you a secret? Episode four: a reckoning
Matthew’s victims come face to face with him as an attempt is made to stop his torment once and for all

Sep 23, 2022 • 35min
Can I tell you a secret? Episode three: the man upstairs
Who is Matthew? Journalist Sirin Kale looks for clues about who this cyberstalker really is and why he creates chaos and fear in so many people’s lives