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.
564 posts
‘You Will Not Speak on Flock Tonight’: County Commissioner Refuses to Let Residents Opposing Flock Speak at Meeting
Flock

‘You Will Not Speak on Flock Tonight’: County Commissioner Refuses to Let Residents Opposing Flock Speak at Meeting

"I’ve spoken. I’m not debating this."
Behind the Blog: World Cup Madness and Film Reviews
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: World Cup Madness and Film Reviews

This week, we discuss Trump fucking up the World Cup, some thoughts on ICE coverage, and movies.
Cops Keep Getting Arrested for Using Flock to Stalk People
Flock

Cops Keep Getting Arrested for Using Flock to Stalk People

There have been more than a dozen cases around the country where police use Flock to obsessively and illegally stalk people.
Judge Learns Lawyers on Both Sides of Case Used AI, Cancels Trial, Kicks Everyone Off the Case
AI

Judge Learns Lawyers on Both Sides of Case Used AI, Cancels Trial, Kicks Everyone Off the Case

When two AIs argue against each other, the legal system loses.
Behind the Blog: Dangerous Memes
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: Dangerous Memes

This week, we discuss controversial memes, good times at Meta, and more.
Satya Nadella ‘Not Sure’ Who Said Microsoft Wanted to Make Addictive AI, Is Looking for Guy Who Did This
Microsoft

Satya Nadella ‘Not Sure’ Who Said Microsoft Wanted to Make Addictive AI, Is Looking for Guy Who Did This

Microsoft's CEO seems unaware of what's going on at his own company.
I Must Attempt to Explain the LEGO Scandal Rocking YouTube, Entire State of Utah
LEGO

I Must Attempt to Explain the LEGO Scandal Rocking YouTube, Entire State of Utah

The Bricks & Minifigs / Reckless Ben beef is breaking containment and can no longer be ignored.
Demand Is Booming for New No Tech, Repairable Tractor
Right to Repair

Demand Is Booming for New No Tech, Repairable Tractor

"There is consumer pressure to back away from technology that is unnecessary to perform everyday tasks."
Companies Are Using Reddit to Manipulate ChatGPT and Google AI Search
Reddit

Companies Are Using Reddit to Manipulate ChatGPT and Google AI Search

Peptide companies have been doing AI-engine optimization by spamming the biohackers subreddit to manipulate ChatGPT and Google.
Google Is Quietly Buying Code From Play Store Developers to Train AI
AI

Google Is Quietly Buying Code From Play Store Developers to Train AI

Google is trying to buy code from some Android developers as part of a "confidential" program.
Microsoft Wants to 'Make People Addicted' to its New AI Assistant, Internal Documents Reveal
AI

Microsoft Wants to 'Make People Addicted' to its New AI Assistant, Internal Documents Reveal

Planning documents for "Scout" say the plan is to "make people addicted" to the tool before adding new features.
Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked
Meta

Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked

The exploit shows the extreme risk of offloading technical support to AI.