DOGE
Judge Allows DOGE Deposition Videos Back Online
“We are pleased to see today's ruling in defense of the First Amendment rights of all Americans,” one of the plaintiffs in the DOGE-related lawsuit said. The videos previously went viral when a DOGE member was unable or unwilling to define DEI.
Features
An Adrenaline Junkie Millionaire’s Quest to Become a Cocaine Kingpin
Marty Tibbitts made millions as a Detroit telecommunications executive. But he wanted more.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Marathon and the Metaverse
This week, we discuss unfortunately checking Twitter for news, the closure of the metaverse, and being vulnerable in Marathon.
Podcast
Podcast: The Disappearing DOGE Depositions
This week we talk about the disappearing (and reappearing) DOGE depositions; how AI is African Intelligence; and what AI job loss reports are missing.
DOGE
The Removed DOGE Deposition Videos Have Already Been Backed Up Across the Internet
On Friday, a judge ordered those who uploaded the videos to YouTube to remove them. By Saturday, a backup of the videos was available online as a torrent and on the Internet Archive.
DOGE
DOGE Deposition Videos Taken Down After Judge Order and Widespread Mockery
The government asked a judge to stop the spread of the videos on YouTube. The judge agreed and ordered their immediate removal.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: DOGE Bros and Data Labelers
This week, we discuss traveling for reporting and watching way too much DOGE testimony.
DOGE
I Watched 6 Hours of DOGE Bro Testimony. Here's What They Had to Say For Themselves
The hours of videos provide fascinating, or perhaps horrifying, insight into the thinking of someone inside DOGE.
AI
Here’s the Memo Approving Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot for Use in the Senate
Copilot “can help with routine Senate work, including drafting and editing documents, summarizing information, preparing talking points and briefing material, and conducting research and analysis,” the memo says.
Podcast
Podcast: How to Talk to Your Friend Experiencing 'AI Psychosis'
What experts say about AI psychosis, how ProtonMail data helped the FBI identify a protester, and a viral app that exposed incredibly personal data of hundreds of thousands of people.
Flock
From Flock to ICE, Here’s a Breakdown of How You’re Being Watched
To better understand what exactly we’re looking at in this dystopian surveillance hellscape, 404 Media’s Jason Koebler and Joseph Cox joined Reddit's r/technology for an Ask Me Anything session.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: An AI Army Foot Fetish
This week, we discuss a PC repair battle, a revealing comment from an FBI official, and a dangerous narrative.