Samantha Cole

Samantha Cole

Sam Cole is writing from the far reaches of the internet, about sexuality, the adult industry, online culture, and AI. She's the author of How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex.
384 posts
Aliens and Angel Numbers: Creators Worry Porn Platform ManyVids Is Falling Into ‘AI Psychosis’
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Aliens and Angel Numbers: Creators Worry Porn Platform ManyVids Is Falling Into ‘AI Psychosis’

“Ethical dilemmas about AI aside, the posts are completely disconnected with ManyVids as a site,” one ManyVids content creator told 404 Media.
Alleged Mail Thief Arrested After Bragging About Crimes On Instagram Stories
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Alleged Mail Thief Arrested After Bragging About Crimes On Instagram Stories

On the same day he allegedly robbed a mail carrier, Jordan McCorvey posted photos of himself flipping through stacks of letters still in the USPS tray.
Behind the Blog: Putting the Puzzle Together
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: Putting the Puzzle Together

This week, we discuss the staying power of surveillance coverage, the jigsaw of reporting, and eyestrain.
Behind the Blog: The 'View From Nowhere'
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: The 'View From Nowhere'

This week, we discuss viewing terrible images online and giving out zines at a benefit show.
Masterful Gambit: Musk Attempts to Monetize Grok's Wave of Sexual Abuse Imagery
Elon Musk

Masterful Gambit: Musk Attempts to Monetize Grok's Wave of Sexual Abuse Imagery

In an attempt to push more people toward a paying subscription, Grok now refuses to generate images in replies. The paywall is pretty leaky, though.
Grok's AI Sexual Abuse Didn't Come Out of Nowhere
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Grok's AI Sexual Abuse Didn't Come Out of Nowhere

With xAI's Grok generating endless semi-nude images of women and girls without their consent, it follows a years-long legacy of rampant abuse on the platform.
Github Banned a Ton of Adult Game Developers and Won’t Explain Why
Github

Github Banned a Ton of Adult Game Developers and Won’t Explain Why

In the aftermath of Github banning or suspending dozens of popular accounts, the erotic game modding community wonders if they should move to platforms like GitGoon instead.
The State of Anti-Surveillance Design
Surveillance

The State of Anti-Surveillance Design

The most effective surveillance-evading gear might already be in your closet.
Behind the Blog: We Have Recommendations For You
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: We Have Recommendations For You

This week, we discuss our recommendations for the year.
Behind the Blog: Resisting Demoralization
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: Resisting Demoralization

This week, we discuss history repeating itself, a phone wipe scandal, Meta's relationship with links and more.
Woman Who Helped Coerce Victims into GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison
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Woman Who Helped Coerce Victims into GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison

Valorie Moser, the former bookkeeper and co-conspirator for GirlsDoPorn, was sentenced to two years in prison.
Behind the Blog: Is This Headline 'Clickbait'?
Behind The Blog

Behind the Blog: Is This Headline 'Clickbait'?

This week, we discuss conversational AI, a behind the scenes of the zine, and more.