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.
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OpenAI, Mass Scraper of Copyrighted Work, Claims Copyright Over Subreddit's Logo
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OpenAI, Mass Scraper of Copyrighted Work, Claims Copyright Over Subreddit's Logo

“It does not seem wise for OpenAI to start enforcing copyright claims,” one Redditor wrote. 
Scientists Use Ultrasound to Make Cold Brew Coffee in 3 Minutes Instead of 24 Hours
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Scientists Use Ultrasound to Make Cold Brew Coffee in 3 Minutes Instead of 24 Hours

They have also invented something they are calling "cold espresso."
How Resellers Are Transferring Billie Eilish's 'Untransferable' Tickets
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How Resellers Are Transferring Billie Eilish's 'Untransferable' Tickets

Ticketmaster's untransferable tickets can be—and are—transferred by ticket brokers all the time.
NYPD Produces Propaganda Instead of Legally Required Public Records
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NYPD Produces Propaganda Instead of Legally Required Public Records

NYPD was able to spin out a hype video in less than 24 hours, which is notable because New York City has been horrendously slow to producing public records they are obligated by law to provide to the taxpayers who fund them. 
Facebook’s AI Spam Isn’t the ‘Dead Internet’: It’s the Zombie Internet
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Facebook’s AI Spam Isn’t the ‘Dead Internet’: It’s the Zombie Internet

Facebook is the zombie internet, where a mix of bots, humans, and accounts that were once humans but aren’t anymore interact to form a disastrous website where there is little social connection at all.
National Archives Bans Employee Use of ChatGPT
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National Archives Bans Employee Use of ChatGPT

The agency tasked with preserving the historical record is banning ChatGPT, citing the possibility that the tool would leak internal information.
Do You Like These AI Images of Dying, Mutilated Children? Facebook Algorithm Wonders
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Do You Like These AI Images of Dying, Mutilated Children? Facebook Algorithm Wonders

Facebook's recommendation engine, which is core to the company's business model, is injecting grotesque images of AI-generated child gore into people's feeds.
Men Use Fake Livestream Apps With AI Audiences to Hit on Women
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Men Use Fake Livestream Apps With AI Audiences to Hit on Women

"I downloaded this app called Parallel Live which makes it look like you have tens of thousands of people watching. Instantly, I became the life of the party."
Facebook’s Bizarre AI Images Now on LinkedIn, Too
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Facebook’s Bizarre AI Images Now on LinkedIn, Too

Linkedin lunatics discover AI image engagement hacking.
AI Is Poisoning Reddit to Promote Products and Game Google With 'Parasite SEO'
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AI Is Poisoning Reddit to Promote Products and Game Google With 'Parasite SEO'

A market for manipulating Reddit using AI have emerged.
Typewriter Community Braces for Influx of Taylor Swift Fans Inspired by Tortured Poets Department
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Typewriter Community Braces for Influx of Taylor Swift Fans Inspired by Tortured Poets Department

"I, for one, welcome our new Taylor Swift overlords."
'LOL No:' Maker of 'FUCK THE LAPD' Shirt Laughs at Cops' Copyright Threat
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'LOL No:' Maker of 'FUCK THE LAPD' Shirt Laughs at Cops' Copyright Threat

The LA Police Foundation claims to own the acronym "LAPD."