Multiple experts drew comparisons between Meta's recent changes around immigration and what happened in Myanmar in 2017, where Facebook contributed to a genocide by allowing the spread of hate.
Multiple experts drew comparisons between Metax27;s recent changes around immigration and what happened in Myanmar in 2017, where Facebook contributed to a genocide by allowing the spread of hate.#News
Meta Is Laying the Narrative Groundwork for Trump’s Mass Deportations
Multiple experts drew comparisons between Meta's recent changes around immigration and what happened in Myanmar in 2017, where Facebook contributed to a genocide by allowing the spread of hate.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
The dystopia of Los Angeles' fires are horrifying, mundane, and everything in between.
The dystopia of Los Angelesx27; fires are horrifying, mundane, and everything in between.#Wildfires #CaliforniaFire #PalisadesFire
‘We’re Fine’: Lying to Ourselves About a Climate Disaster
The dystopia of Los Angeles' fires are horrifying, mundane, and everything in between.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Meta's decision to specifically allow users to call LGBTQ+ people "mentally ill" has sparked widespread backlash at the company.
Metax27;s decision to specifically allow users to call LGBTQ+ people "mentally ill" has sparked widespread backlash at the company.#Meta #Facebook #MarkZuckerberg
‘It’s Total Chaos Internally at Meta Right Now’: Employees Protest Zuckerberg’s Anti LGBTQ Changes
Meta's decision to specifically allow users to call LGBTQ+ people "mentally ill" has sparked widespread backlash at the company.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Google's AI search feature is telling people searching for answers about using vibrating sex toys during pregnancy that they should consider it for counseling children, instead.
Googlex27;s AI search feature is telling people searching for answers about using vibrating sex toys during pregnancy that they should consider it for counseling children, instead.#Google #AI #aioverview
Google's AI Overview Tells Adults to Use 'Magic Wand' With Kids
Google's AI search feature is telling people searching for answers about using vibrating sex toys during pregnancy that they should consider it for counseling children, instead.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
We're back after the holiday with a ton of stories. Meta, Pornhub, and FBI's witnesses are all in this episode.
Wex27;re back after the holiday with a ton of stories. Meta, Pornhub, and FBIx27;s witnesses are all in this episode.#Podcast
Podcast: Meta Goes Mask Off
We're back after the holiday with a ton of stories. Meta, Pornhub, and FBI's witnesses are all in this episode.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
As of today, three more states join the list of 17 that can't access Pornhub because of age verification laws.
As of today, three more states join the list of 17 that canx27;t access Pornhub because of age verification laws.#pornhub #ageverification
Pornhub Is Now Blocked In Almost All of the U.S. South
As of today, three more states join the list of 17 that can't access Pornhub because of age verification laws.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
Some people don't love our magic link logins. But the best way for us to protect your password is to never ask for it.
Some people donx27;t love our magic link logins. But the best way for us to protect your password is to never ask for it.#News
We Don’t Want Your Password
Some people don't love our magic link logins. But the best way for us to protect your password is to never ask for it.Emanuel Maiberg (404 Media)
Here's a holiday gift: an episode that was previously only available to paying subscribers. Make sure to sign up for tons more bonus content like this.
Herex27;s a holiday gift: an episode that was previously only available to paying subscribers. Make sure to sign up for tons more bonus content like this.#Podcast
Podcast: Why We Cover AI the Way We Do
Here's a holiday gift: an episode that was previously only available to paying subscribers. Make sure to sign up for tons more bonus content like this.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
A review of a tipster's phone revealed 'real' CSAM mixed in with AI CSAM, and a darker involvement in the case.
A review of a tipsterx27;s phone revealed x27;realx27; CSAM mixed in with AI CSAM, and a darker involvement in the case.#CourtWatch
Tipster Arrested After Feds Find AI Child Exploit Images and Plans to Make VR CSAM
A review of a tipster's phone revealed 'real' CSAM mixed in with AI CSAM, and a darker involvement in the case.Seamus Hughes (404 Media)
A new report from Amnesty International reveals multiple cases where Serbian authorities used Cellebrite devices to access targets' mobile phones before loading them with spyware.
A new report from Amnesty International reveals multiple cases where Serbian authorities used Cellebrite devices to access targetsx27; mobile phones before loading them with spyware.#News #Privacy
Cellebrite Unlocked This Journalist’s Phone. Cops Then Infected it With Malware
A new report from Amnesty International reveals multiple cases where Serbian authorities used Cellebrite devices to access targets' mobile phones before loading them with spyware.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
The New Jersey drone situation is very interesting. We've also seen this story before.
The New Jersey drone situation is very interesting. Wex27;ve also seen this story before.#NewJerseydrones #mysterydrones #Drones
WTF Is Going on With the New Jersey Mystery Drones? Maybe Mass Panic Over Nothing
The New Jersey drone situation is very interesting. We've also seen this story before.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Traffic Cam Photobooth lets you take a capture from NYC surveillance camera. The city's Department of Transportation does not like that.
Traffic Cam Photobooth lets you take a capture from NYC surveillance camera. The cityx27;s Department of Transportation does not like that.#Cameras #Surveillance
Traffic Camera 'Selfie' Creator Holds Cease and Desist Letter in Front of Traffic Cam
Traffic Cam Photobooth lets you take a capture from NYC surveillance camera. The city's Department of Transportation does not like that.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
Pornhub's Year in Review report for 2024 reveals a search for something very mindful, and very demure.
Pornhubx27;s Year in Review report for 2024 reveals a search for something very mindful, and very demure.#pornhub #AIPorn
Pornhub Sees Surge of Interest in Tradewife Content, ‘Modesty,’ and Mindfulness
Pornhub's Year in Review report for 2024 reveals a search for something very mindful, and very demure.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
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404 Media's reporting on an internal Google privacy violation database has been subpoenaed by the State of Texas. We are fighting it.
404 Mediax27;s reporting on an internal Google privacy violation database has been subpoenaed by the State of Texas. We are fighting it.#Announcements
404 Media Objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Subpoena to Access Our Reporting
404 Media's reporting on an internal Google privacy violation database has been subpoenaed by the State of Texas. We are fighting it.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
While Reddit mods and admin try to keep up with the site's "no violence" terms of use, Facebook and LinkedIn is reacting with tens of thousands of laughing emojis.
While Reddit mods and admin try to keep up with the sitex27;s "no violence" terms of use, Facebook and LinkedIn is reacting with tens of thousands of laughing emojis.
Moderators Across Social Media Struggle to Contain Celebrations of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Assassination
While Reddit mods and admin try to keep up with the site's "no violence" terms of use, Facebook and LinkedIn is reacting with tens of thousands of laughing emojis.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
A new proposed rule change from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could curtail the sale of American's personal data. That's if the agency survives the Trump presidency.
A new proposed rule change from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could curtail the sale of Americanx27;s personal data. Thatx27;s if the agency survives the Trump presidency.#News
U.S. Government Tries to Stop Data Brokers That Help Dox People Through Credit Data
A new proposed rule change from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could curtail the sale of American's personal data. That's if the agency survives the Trump presidency.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
Stake is an online casino and sportsbook that's using watermarks on viral meme accounts to advertise on social media. But it goes deeper than that.
Stake is an online casino and sportsbook thatx27;s using watermarks on viral meme accounts to advertise on social media. But it goes deeper than that.#advertising #stake #Twitter
WTF Is Stake, the Online Casino Using Viral Posts to Advertise Its Gambling Site
Stake is an online casino and sportsbook that's using watermarks on viral meme accounts to advertise on social media. But it goes deeper than that.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
We chat Buzzfeed's AI-powered ads, a big Graykey leak, and the wave of publishers making deals with AI companies.
We chat Buzzfeedx27;s AI-powered ads, a big Graykey leak, and the wave of publishers making deals with AI companies.#Podcast
Podcast: Buzzfeed's AI Ads Are a Disaster
We chat Buzzfeed's AI-powered ads, a big Graykey leak, and the wave of publishers making deals with AI companies.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
The non-profit, university press asked its authors for input on how they'd prefer to see any hypothetical AI training deals handled, and plans to base future decisions on what they say, MIT Press told 404 Media.
The non-profit, university press asked its authors for input on how theyx27;d prefer to see any hypothetical AI training deals handled, and plans to base future decisions on what they say, MIT Press told 404 Media.#AI #llms #mitpress #publishing
AI Companies Are Trying to Get MIT Press Books
The non-profit, university press asked its authors for input on how they'd prefer to see any hypothetical AI training deals handled, and plans to base future decisions on what they say, MIT Press told 404 Media.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
The plaintiffs allege they've lost tens of thousands of dollars on investments into Caitlyn Jenner's $JENNER memecoin.
The plaintiffs allege theyx27;ve lost tens of thousands of dollars on investments into Caitlyn Jennerx27;s $JENNER memecoin.
‘Not a Scam 😂:’ Caitlyn Jenner Is Being Sued For Memecoin Securities Fraud
The plaintiffs allege they've lost tens of thousands of dollars on investments into Caitlyn Jenner's $JENNER memecoin.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
We talk about Apple's latest security change, the big move to Bluesky
We talk about Applex27;s latest security change, the big move to Bluesky#Podcast
Podcast: How Apple is Locking Out Cops
We talk about Apple's latest security change, the big move to BlueskyJoseph Cox (404 Media)
The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesn't need a warrant.
The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesnx27;t need a warrant.#FOIA #Privacy
'FYI. A Warrant Isn’t Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data
The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesn't need a warrant.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
When Donald Trump won in 2016, we weren't sure if good journalism mattered anymore. Now, we're more sure than ever it does.
When Donald Trump won in 2016, we werenx27;t sure if good journalism mattered anymore. Now, wex27;re more sure than ever it does.#DonaldTrump #Announcements #politics
Why the Work Still Matters
When Donald Trump won in 2016, we weren't sure if good journalism mattered anymore. Now, we're more sure than ever it does.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
This week we have Jason on EagleAI, Sam on Microsoft's gender AI mistake, and Joseph on the infostealer industry.
This week we have Jason on EagleAI, Sam on Microsoftx27;s gender AI mistake, and Joseph on the infostealer industry.#Podcast
Podcast: The Plan to Use AI to Purge Voter Rolls
This week we have Jason on EagleAI, Sam on Microsoft's gender AI mistake, and Joseph on the infostealer industry.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
Connor Moucka said he didn't have a lawyer yet. He was arrested at the request of the U.S.
Connor Moucka said he didnx27;t have a lawyer yet. He was arrested at the request of the U.S.#News #Hacking
Alleged Snowflake Hacker Appears in Court, Says Prison in Lockdown
Connor Moucka said he didn't have a lawyer yet. He was arrested at the request of the U.S.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
For more than a week Judische, the hacker linked to the AT&T, Ticketmaster and other breaches, has not been responding to messages. That's because he's been arrested.
For more than a week Judische, the hacker linked to the AT&T, Ticketmaster and other breaches, has not been responding to messages. Thatx27;s because hex27;s been arrested.#News #Hacking
Suspected Snowflake Hacker Arrested in Canada
For more than a week Judische, the hacker linked to the AT&T, Ticketmaster and other breaches, has not been responding to messages. That's because he's been arrested.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
The latest expansion of an Elon Musk-funded super PAC; how New York's largest hospital system is using AI; and how Epic Games' control over the 3D model market could "destroy" cultural heritage.
The latest expansion of an Elon Musk-funded super PAC; how New Yorkx27;s largest hospital system is using AI; and how Epic Gamesx27; control over the 3D model market could "destroy" cultural heritage.#Podcast
Podcast: An Elon Musk-Funded PAC Is Running a Democrat Impersonation Campaign
The latest expansion of an Elon Musk-funded super PAC; how New York's largest hospital system is using AI; and how Epic Games' control over the 3D model market could "destroy" cultural heritage.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we talk about going viral, what we're watching lately, and a trip to Best Buy.
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we talk about going viral, what wex27;re watching lately, and a trip to Best Buy.#BehindTheBlog
Behind the Blog: Perverse Virality
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we talk about going viral, what we're watching lately, and a trip to Best Buy.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
Twister was one of the first DVDs ever released. Now it's stuck in still-functioning Redbox machines.
Twister was one of the first DVDs ever released. Now itx27;s stuck in still-functioning Redbox machines.#Redbox #Twister
Redbox's Last DVD: 'Twister' Is Unrentable in Remaining Redbox Kiosks and No One Knows Why
Twister was one of the first DVDs ever released. Now it's stuck in still-functioning Redbox machines.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
The Redbox operating system has been dumped, and people are repurposing the massive DVD kiosks they've saved from the scrap heap.
The Redbox operating system has been dumped, and people are repurposing the massive DVD kiosks theyx27;ve saved from the scrap heap.#Redbox #CarRepair #Reverseengineering
Tinkerers Are Taking Old Redbox Kiosks Home and Reverse Engineering Them
The Redbox operating system has been dumped, and people are repurposing the massive DVD kiosks they've saved from the scrap heap.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
How the WordPress chaos may impact the web; using AI to apply for jobs; and how the National Archives wants to push its employees to use Google's AI.
How the WordPress chaos may impact the web; using AI to apply for jobs; and how the National Archives wants to push its employees to use Googlex27;s AI.#Podcast
Podcast: Why the WordPress Chaos Matters
How the WordPress chaos may impact the web; using AI to apply for jobs; and how the National Archives wants to push its employees to use Google's AI.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
Using AI Hawk's Auto Jobs Applier bot, I applied for 17 jobs in an hour on LinkedIn.
Using AI Hawkx27;s Auto Jobs Applier bot, I applied for 17 jobs in an hour on LinkedIn.#AI #News #AIHawk
‘I Applied to 2,843 Roles’: The Rise of AI-Powered Job Application Bots
Using AI Hawk's Auto Jobs Applier bot, I applied for 17 jobs in an hour on LinkedIn.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
A hacked database from AI companion site Muah.ai exposes peoples' particular kinks and fantasies they've asked their bot to engage in. It also shows many of them are trying to use the platform to generate child abuse material.
A hacked database from AI companion site Muah.ai exposes peoplesx27; particular kinks and fantasies theyx27;ve asked their bot to engage in. It also shows many of them are trying to use the platform to generate child abuse material.#News #ArtificialIntelligence
Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse
A hacked database from AI companion site Muah.ai exposes peoples' particular kinks and fantasies they've asked their bot to engage in. It also shows many of them are trying to use the platform to generate child abuse material.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
In this special podcast episode, we talk subscriber numbers, what people value, how to get our articles in front of people, and what we're looking to do next year.
In this special podcast episode, we talk subscriber numbers, what people value, how to get our articles in front of people, and what wex27;re looking to do next year.#Podcast
Podcast: One Year Anniversary Subscriber Bonanza
In this special podcast episode, we talk subscriber numbers, what people value, how to get our articles in front of people, and what we're looking to do next year.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
This isn't even the first time an incident at the Conyers, Georgia BioLab plant has forced residents out of their homes.
This isnx27;t even the first time an incident at the Conyers, Georgia BioLab plant has forced residents out of their homes.#News #biolab
Residents File Class Action Lawsuit Against BioLab for Toxic Plume
This isn't even the first time an incident at the Conyers, Georgia BioLab plant has forced residents out of their homes.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
LinkedIn, Udemy, PayPal, they've all had weird opt-in, opt-out stories. And, a dangerous side effect of Waymo's driverless cars.
LinkedIn, Udemy, PayPal, theyx27;ve all had weird opt-in, opt-out stories. And, a dangerous side effect of Waymox27;s driverless cars.#Podcast
Podcast: AI Companies Are Opting You In By Default
LinkedIn, Udemy, PayPal, they've all had weird opt-in, opt-out stories. And, a dangerous side effect of Waymo's driverless cars.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), which is headquartered in Asheville, has been down for days.
NOAAx27;s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), which is headquartered in Asheville, has been down for days.#News #archives #hurricanes
Hurricane Helene Knocked One of the World’s Largest Climate Data Archives Offline
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), which is headquartered in Asheville, has been down for days.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
Fin7 has made multiple ‘nudify’ sites that promise to use AI to undress photos of people but which are actually vehicles for malware, according to researchers. 404 Media found one advertised on one of the web's biggest porn aggregators.
Fin7 has made multiple ‘nudify’ sites that promise to use AI to undress photos of people but which are actually vehicles for malware, according to researchers. 404 Media found one advertised on one of the webx27;s biggest porn aggregators.#News #Hacking
A Network of AI ‘Nudify’ Sites Are a Front for Notorious Russian Hackers
Fin7 has made multiple ‘nudify’ sites that promise to use AI to undress photos of people but which are actually vehicles for malware, according to researchers. 404 Media found one advertised on one of the web's biggest porn aggregators.Joseph Cox (404 Media)
“This is culture surveillance. No one notices, no one consents. But it's not about catching criminals. It's about catching vibes."
“This is culture surveillance. No one notices, no one consents. But itx27;s not about catching criminals. Itx27;s about catching vibes."#Projects #Music #Bopspotter
Hidden ‘BopSpotter’ Microphone Is Constantly Surveilling San Francisco for Good Music
“This is culture surveillance. No one notices, no one consents. But it's not about catching criminals. It's about catching vibes."Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Here's how to opt out of sharing data for "Personalized shopping."
Herex27;s how to opt out of sharing data for "Personalized shopping."#paypal
Paypal Opted You Into Sharing Data Without Your Knowledge
Here's how to opt out of sharing data for "Personalized shopping."Samantha Cole (404 Media)