Jason Koebler

Jason Koebler

Jason is a cofounder of 404 Media. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Motherboard. He loves the Freedom of Information Act and surfing.
477 posts
Here's the Video for Our Seventh FOIA Forum: Flock
FOIA Forum

Here's the Video for Our Seventh FOIA Forum: Flock

Here is the archived video of our FOIA Forum about how to do reporting on Flock.
America’s Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle
AI

America’s Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle

The 'psyops' revealed by X are entirely the fault of the perverse incentives created by social media monetization programs.
Behind the Blog: A Risograph Journey and Data Musings
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: A Risograph Journey and Data Musings

This week, we discuss how data is accessed, AI in games, and more.
Elon Musk Could 'Drink Piss Better Than Any Human in History,' Grok Says
grok

Elon Musk Could 'Drink Piss Better Than Any Human in History,' Grok Says

Grok has been reprogrammed to say Musk is better than everyone at everything, including blowjobs, piss drinking, playing quarterback, conquering Europe, etc.
ICE Says Critical Evidence In Abuse Case Was Lost In 'System Crash' a Day After It Was Sued
ICE

ICE Says Critical Evidence In Abuse Case Was Lost In 'System Crash' a Day After It Was Sued

The government also said "we don't have resources" to retain all footage and that plaintiffs could supply "endless hard drives that we could save things to."
HOPE Hacking Conference Banned From University Venue Over Apparent ‘Anti-Police Agenda’
News

HOPE Hacking Conference Banned From University Venue Over Apparent ‘Anti-Police Agenda’

"The lack of due process on its own is extremely disturbing," the conference said.
ACLU and EFF Sue a City Blanketed With Flock Surveillance Cameras
Flock

ACLU and EFF Sue a City Blanketed With Flock Surveillance Cameras

“Most drivers are unaware that San Jose’s Police Department is tracking their locations and do not know all that their saved location data can reveal about their private lives and activities."
Two Weeks of Surveillance Footage From ICE Detention Center ‘Irretrievably Destroyed’
ICE

Two Weeks of Surveillance Footage From ICE Detention Center ‘Irretrievably Destroyed’

"Defendants have indicated that some video between October 19, 2025 and October 31, 2025 has been irretrievably destroyed and therefore cannot be produced on an expedited basis or at all."
Behind the Blog: Trolling on the Internet
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: Trolling on the Internet

This week, we discuss getting back on our AI slop bullshit, deepfakes in schools, and epistemic virtues.
AI-Generated Sora Videos of ICE Raids Are Wildly Viral on Facebook
AI

AI-Generated Sora Videos of ICE Raids Are Wildly Viral on Facebook

An account is spamming horrific, dehumanizing videos of immigration enforcement because the Facebook algorithm is rewarding them for it.
Judge Rules Flock Surveillance Images Are Public Records That Can Be Requested By Anyone
Flock

Judge Rules Flock Surveillance Images Are Public Records That Can Be Requested By Anyone

A Washington judge said images taken by Flock cameras are "not exempt from disclosure" in public record requests.
Behind the Blog: Paywall Jumping and Smart Glasses
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: Paywall Jumping and Smart Glasses

This week, we discuss archiving to get around paywalls, hating on smart glasses, and more.