Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Company Comments and a Party Recap
This week, we discuss companies' responses to being monitored by an ICE contractor, caring about the little things, weight loss drug ads, and how our SXSW shindig went.
News
Detained Protester Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia University
Mahmoud Khalil, who ICE arrested on Saturday, and a group of other students from Columbia are suing the university to stop the release of disciplinary records.
News
'Pretty Vile:' Spotify Removes Andrew Tate 'Pimping Hoes' Class After Employees Complain
Internal Spotify communications viewed by 404 Media show Spotify’s own employees complaining about Andrew Tate’s course being available on the platform.
News
The 200+ Sites an ICE Surveillance Contractor is Monitoring
404 Media has obtained the list of sites and services that ICE contractor ShadowDragon pulls data from. ShadowDragon sources data from all over the web and lets government analysts easily search it and draw connections between people.
Podcast
Podcast: We're Not Ready for Chinese AI Video Generators
We chat the lack of guardrails on China-based AI video models; how cops are using AI to summarize evidence from seized mobile phones; and the AI game that is making $50,000 a month.
News
Here is NASA’s Contract with Clearview AI
The oversight and investigative body of NASA spent $16,000 on the technology, 404 Media previously reported.
News
Columbia Protestor Arrested by ICE Moved to Louisiana Detention Facility
On Sunday Mahmoud Khalil’s wife was unable to find the protester at the New Jersey facility he was allegedly detained in. ICE’s system now says he is in Louisiana.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Merch Drops, Riso Prints and Big Cars
This week, we discuss a Supreme drop, a visit to a local Risograph printer, and what is up with Big Car.
Podcast
Podcast: The Tesla Protests Come for Cybertruck Owners
We talk Cybertruck protests; IDs from Palau; and the big Instagram bug.
News
Cellebrite Is Using AI to Summarize Chat Logs and Audio from Seized Mobile Phones
The proliferation of AI through law enforcement tools already has civil liberties experts concerned. “When you have results from an AI, they are not transparent. Often you cannot trace back where a conclusion came from, or what information it is based on. AIs hallucinate," one said.
Features
Buying a $250 Residency Card From a Tropical Island Let Me Bypass U.S. Crypto Laws
U.S. traders are buying 'digital residency' in Palau to skirt restrictions on the amount of cryptocurrency they can withdraw and the exchanges they can use. Major exchanges have already banned the ID, fearing abuse.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Stunt Blogging and the 'Fuck It' Paradigm
This week, we discuss stunt blogging, Signal pains, and murderous Reels.