The 404 Media Podcast
404 Media
Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media you’ll read, and hear, stories you can’t find anywhere else written by journalists who are leading experts on their beats. Subscribe to 404 Media at 404media.co to gain access to an ad-free version of this podcast, as well as a bonus podcast episodes. Subscribers are the bedrock of building a sustainable business for our journalism.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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10 snips
May 29, 2024 • 45min
Google Somehow Got Even More Shit
The podcast discusses Google's AI-powered answers debacle and how data is sourced from Reddit. They dive into AI as a leading disinformation vector, AI-generated CSAM, and Google's shady $60 million deal with Reddit. Subscribers get exclusive content on the ethical implications of AI technology.
11 snips
May 22, 2024 • 37min
Your Phone's Location is Exposed
The podcast delves into the vulnerabilities of the SS7 network protocol, enabling tracking and surveillance by various entities. It discusses unreported attacks on the SS7 network in the USA, highlighting cybersecurity implications. Insights on mobile location tracking and the risks of SS7 vulnerabilities are also shared, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures.
11 snips
May 15, 2024 • 41min
Why the Solar Storm Broke Tractors and GPS
This podcast episode dives into how a solar storm disrupted GPS systems in farmers' tractors, causing planting issues. It also discusses John Deere's repair monopoly, Amazon workers using bots for time off, and the Swag Bucks system. The episode sheds light on the challenges of repairing high-tech tractors and the evolution of the right to repair movement.
21 snips
May 8, 2024 • 45min
Facebook is the 'Zombie Internet'
Discover the dark side of Facebook with AI-generated spam and the 'Zombie Internet'. Dive into Pokemon Go players using fake locations to cheat. Uncover the cat and mouse game between ticket sellers and brokers.
17 snips
May 1, 2024 • 45min
A Lost Media Mystery
A 17-second mysterious music snippet origins revealed in an 80s porno. Discord service scraping, selling messages for $5. AI livestream apps with fake audiences target women. Intriguing Lost Media mysteries and privacy concerns on Discord.
8 snips
Apr 24, 2024 • 46min
The Humane Ai Pin Is a Disaster
The podcast discusses the disastrous launch of the Humane AI Pin, deepfake nudify apps advertised on Instagram, and AI-generated product placements on Reddit. They also touch on tech failures, AI investments, and the importance of accountability in the tech industry.
7 snips
Apr 17, 2024 • 37min
The 'Com World War'
Investigation into the dangerous world of the online entity 'Com' linked to data breaches. Google's AI research under scrutiny. Man creates AI-powered sex box. Cybercrime, material discovery debate, and AI brute forcing discussed.
6 snips
Apr 10, 2024 • 43min
The Wild World of Fake AI Influencers
Guest Jules Roscoe discusses the rise of AI influencers on social media, deep faking faces onto bodies, and the challenges faced by real influencers. The podcast also delves into using Apple Vision Pro for creating amateur porn and the implications of distributing adult content filmed with Apple devices.
21 snips
Apr 3, 2024 • 40min
The Xz Backdoor and the AI Peer-Review Crisis
The podcast delves into the Xz backdoor in open-source software, AI in peer-review, and a scientific journal banning a controversial image. It discusses vulnerabilities in Linux, AI influence on peer review, and challenges in academic publishing.
10 snips
Mar 27, 2024 • 47min
The Shaky Science of License Plate Readers
Exploring flaws in a surveillance study, the impact of Pornhub leaving Texas, and the transformation of Deadspin into a gambling site. Unpacking the shady practices of Flock, age verification laws' effects on internet users, and the challenges of content removal from the web.
