Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Putting the Puzzle Together
This week, we discuss the staying power of surveillance coverage, the jigsaw of reporting, and eyestrain.
Flock
Cop Used Flock to Wrongfully Accuse a Woman Then Refused to Look at Evidence That Exonerated Her, Body Camera Shows
"Nothing gets in or out of the town without us knowing about it," the cop told her.
Flock
Police Unmask Millions of Surveillance Targets Because of Flock Redaction Error
Flock is going after a website called HaveIBeenFlocked.com that has collated public records files released by police.
podcasts
How Benn Jordan Discovered Flock's Cameras Were Left Streaming to the Internet
Jason interviews YouTuber Benn Jordan about his security research on Flock.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: The 'View From Nowhere'
This week, we discuss viewing terrible images online and giving out zines at a benefit show.
grok
Grok's AI CSAM Shitshow
We are experiencing world events like the kidnapping of Maduro through the lens of the most depraved AI you can imagine.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: We Have Recommendations For You
This week, we discuss our recommendations for the year.
Podcast
Podcast: Marisa Kabas on Landing Big Scoops as an Independent Journalist
Marisa Kabas of The Handbasket joins the pod to talk about indie journalism, the industry, and what's going on in the federal government
Flock
Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves
Flock left at least 60 of its people-tracking Condor PTZ cameras live streaming and exposed to the open internet.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Resisting Demoralization
This week, we discuss history repeating itself, a phone wipe scandal, Meta's relationship with links and more.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Is This Headline 'Clickbait'?
This week, we discuss conversational AI, a behind the scenes of the zine, and more.
Time Person of the Year
‘Architects of AI’ Wins Time Person of the Year, Sends Gambling Markets Into a Meltdown
People who bet on "AI" did not win and are incredibly mad.
