Lurkers is a narrative true-crime podcast about online moments that spiral into real-world danger. Each episode follows a verified case that begins on screens: dating apps, DMs, group chats, and social platforms, and it traces how the story crosses into everyday life. Told scene by scene with immersive sound and human storytelling, Lurkers exposes catfishing, stalking, deepfakes, sextortion, and romance-investment scams hiding in plain sight. Season 1 drops on November 6, 2025 with three ful ...
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From news to pop culture, join Emily Jashinsky for a fun, big picture, conversation you won't find anywhere else.
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Ben Gillenwater helps families protect children from digital dangers, bringing 30 years of cybersecurity expertise to the parenting journey. His background includes working with the NSA and serving as Chief Technologist of a $10 billion IT company, where he built global-scale systems and understood technology's risks at every level. His mission began when he gave his young son an iPad with "kid-safe" apps—only to discover inappropriate content days later. Despite his deep technical backgroun ...
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Thought leaders and experts Max Aulakh (Ignyte) and Joel Yonts (Secure Robotics) cover subjects such as the development of AI, cyber security and the how the future looks in terms of cyber risk.
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Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.
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Your Daily Dose of Artificial Intelligence 🧠 From breakthroughs in machine learning to the latest AI tools transforming our world, AI Daily gives you quick, insightful updates—every single day. Whether you're a founder, developer, or just AI-curious, we break down the news and trends you actually need to know.
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Canada’s history is weirder, wilder, and more surprising than you think. Each episode dives into a true story you’ve probably never heard — the forgotten, the buried, and the unbelievable. No myths. Just Canada, unfiltered.
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Murderers. Fraudsters. Internet trolls. This is a podcast about people who do terrible things, and the science of humanity’s dark side. Series producer: Louisa Field Artwork: Kingsley Nebechi Music: Matt Chandler Editors: Anna Lacey and Martin Smith Academic Consultants for The Open University: Dr Ailsa Strathie Dr Sarah Laurence Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Bad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a BBC Audi ...
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In a world where cyberattacks are becoming more commonplace, we all need to be vigilant about protecting our digital lives, whether at home or at work. Byte Sized Security is the podcast that provides snackable advice on cybersecurity best practices tailored for professionals on the go. Hosted by information security expert, Marc David, each 15-20 minute episode provides actionable guidance to help listeners safeguard their devices, data, and organizations against online threats. With new ep ...
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Meg Thee Stallion fights deepfakes; Wicked's weird press; Welder’s murder highlights dangers for tradeswomen; AI fetish bear – NEWS ROUNDUP!
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1:10:21Bridget is joined by producer Joey Patt to cover the week's tech news that you might have missed. Meg Thee Stallion targeted by racist, sexist deepfakes: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/megan-thee-stallion-responds-sexually-explicit-deepfake-x-rcna156424 Trump Administration planning executive order preventing AI regulation by states: https:…
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🤖 AI Deepfakes Crisis: 1 in 4 See No Problem With Non-Consensual Images
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9:44A shocking UK police survey reveals 25% of people are either neutral about or support creating sexual deepfakes without consent, as authorities warn AI is accelerating violence against women. Plus, research shows advanced language models can't understand puns, revealing fundamental gaps in AI comprehension. UK Technology Secretary signals a major p…
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🤖 AI Workers Warn Families Away From Tech They're Building—New Industry Crisis Exposed
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7:27A troubling paradox emerges in AI development: the workers training these systems are warning their loved ones to stay away from them. We reveal how content moderators on Amazon Mechanical Turk discovered critical flaws in AI training, including a startling incident where a racial slur nearly slipped through undetected. Meanwhile, Greece launches a…
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Is It Really ADHD? How Devices Are Rewiring Our Kids’ Brains with Dr. Carrie Mackensen
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1:28:51Are devices causing ADHD-like symptoms in your child? Clinical psychologist Dr. Carrie Mackensen joins The Family IT Guy Podcast to expose what she calls a “misdiagnosis epidemic.” Dr. Carrie explains why screen-induced ADHD looks identical to neurological ADHD — and how a 21–31 day digital detox can reveal the truth. She shares five essential digi…
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🤖 Major Law Firm Slashes Jobs as AI Takeover Accelerates
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7:29AI just forced a top London law firm to cut 10% of its workforce, and it's only the beginning. Today's episode reveals how artificial intelligence is simultaneously eliminating jobs at prestigious firms, generating chart-topping music on Spotify, and weaponizing global disinformation networks. From PwC signaling fewer new hires to AI-created songs …
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“Happy Hour”: The Pragmatic U.S. Foreign Policy, the Nuzzi Impression, and Thanksgiving Thoughts: Emily Answers YOUR Questions
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34:17On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers your questions on topics including her thoughts about leaving small towns for a big career and why so many people are longing for a simpler life. She also touches on her recent interviews with Evita Duffy-Alfonso and Matt Taibbi and explains why Matt is such an important voice in journ…
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🤖 Musk's AI Caught Red-Handed: The Bias Scandal Rocking Tech Today
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7:40Elon Musk's Grok AI is under fire after users discovered it ranking Musk as superior to icons like LeBron James and Leonardo da Vinci, while French authorities investigate Holocaust-denying statements that remained online for days. Meanwhile, university students are revolting after discovering their coding courses are being taught by AI instead of …
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Epstein Haunts the Elites, Mamdani to White House, with Matt Taibbi, PLUS Jasmine Crockett’s Big FAIL
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1:17:35Emily Jashinsky is joined by Matt Taibbi, Editor-in-Chief of “Racket News,” shortly after President Trump signed the bill to release the Epstein files. Taibbi explains why this story is starting to feel like Russiagate all over again. The two also discuss the embarrassing response from Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett after she was outed for texting w…
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🤖 Nvidia Moves Markets as Writers Face AI Job Fears & Europe Weakens Privacy Laws
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7:21Today's AI landscape reveals mounting tensions across multiple fronts. Over half of UK novelists now believe AI could replace them entirely, while many discover their works trained models without permission. Europe proposes controversial rollbacks to its AI Act and data protection laws, potentially allowing companies to train models on personal dat…
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Ep 4 - The BM Boys: Inside a Sextortion Pipeline
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24:02A friendly DM becomes pressure, then demands, then threats. This episode shows how a sextortion ring builds leverage from a single message, multiplies fear with screenshots and deadlines, and uses payment apps to keep victims silent. We center victim recovery and the choices that help people take control back. Hosted by Frank Battiston. Produced by…
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🤖 TikTok's Billion AI Videos & Why Your Job Just Got More Dangerous
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7:06TikTok just revealed it's hosting over one billion AI-generated videos and is now giving users the power to filter them out. Meanwhile, Klarna has slashed its workforce in half using AI automation, while boosting remaining salaries by 60%. Is this the future of work or a warning sign? Plus, over $1 trillion just vanished from crypto markets as Goog…
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Andrew Tate is facing sex trafficking charges. He’s getting help from the White House
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58:08Andrew Tate is back in the news. ProPublica reports that the White House may have been secretly trying to help him evade sex trafficking charges. Tate is also back on Meta platforms, all while he’s suing Meta for $50 million. Bridget revisits her conversation with Media Matters researcher Justin Horowitz to understand how Tate and the broader manos…
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What the Feds AREN’T Saying, and Creepy Epstein Emails, with Evita Duffy-Alfonso, PLUS Olivia Nuzzi’s Cringe Book
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1:09:24Emily opens the show with a dramatic reading from Olivia Nuzzi’s forthcoming memoir about her alleged affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including a hilarious anecdote about his ‘brain worm.’ Then Emily is joined by independent journalist Evita Duffy-Alfonso and the two discuss major developments in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the twisted emails h…
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🤖 Google CEO's AI Warning Surfaces as Chatbots Give Dangerous Financial Advice
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8:18Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warns against blindly trusting AI, while new research exposes how major chatbots are giving incorrect financial advice that could cost users money and legal trouble. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos launches a $6.2 billion AI venture, and Elon Musk's Grokipedia faces scrutiny for promoting extremist content despite promises to elimi…
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🤖 Major Music Label Drops Lawsuit, Partners With AI Startup It Sued—Artists Left Out
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6:49Universal Music Group sued AI music startup Udio for allegedly training on copyrighted recordings without permission. Just months later, they announced a partnership deal to develop AI music platforms together. The Music Artists Coalition warns this pattern leaves actual creators marginalized while corporations negotiate how to divide AI profits. T…
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🤖 Claude AI Stops Autonomous Chinese Cyber Attack Campaign
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6:12Anthropic reveals it thwarted a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored cyber attack that ran largely on autopilot, marking the dawn of autonomous AI-powered espionage. Attackers weaponized Claude Code to infiltrate 30 global organizations with minimal human oversight. Meanwhile, Wall Street experiences its worst day in a month as AI valuations face …
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“Happy Hour”: The Vacuum Left by Charlie Kirk, Epstein, and The Future of Mainstream Media: Emily Answers YOUR Questions
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41:13On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily answers your questions including thoughts about the Heritage Foundation leaks, who can fill the vacuum left by Charlie Kirk, and what’s going on with Candace Owens. She also answers cultural questions about the church and prosperity gospel and thoughts on deleting social media. Emily also addresses questions a…
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Elon Musk Insists He Does Read After Joyce Carol Oates Twitter Beef
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52:53Christmas has come early for Bridget, because Joyce Carol Oates is beefing with Elon Musk on Twitter. Bridget explains to Producer Mike what it's about, why Joyce Carol Oates is one of her all-time problematic faves, and why Elon is now performatively demonstrating his commitment to literacy with insightful takes like "great movie" and ads declarin…
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Dear Tim Cook: Make Parental Controls as Easy as Apple Pay
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4:30I'm asking Tim Cook and his team at Apple to make child safety as easy as Apple Pay. The technology already exists for schools and businesses - families just can't access it. I made an 82-page guide just to help parents set up Apple's Screen Time correctly. That's the problem. The statistics related to kids having smartphones are alarming: • Suicid…
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🤖 AI Songs Top Charts as Medical Breakthrough Slashes Organ Waste by 60%
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7:31Today's episode reveals a life-saving AI breakthrough that could transform organ transplantation, cutting wasted efforts by 60% and improving outcomes for thousands on waiting lists. We examine three AI-generated songs dominating major music charts this week, raising urgent questions about the future of human artistry. Wall Street's worst day in a …
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Epstein Doc Dump Details, and Hasan Piker’s Rise, with Michael Malice, PLUS Getting Real About Groypers
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1:23:34Emily Jashinsky is joined by Michael Malice, Host of “Your Welcome,” to discuss the new document dump connected to Jeffrey Epstein, how unusually fair the Associated Press coverage was to President Trump, and who both Democrats and Republicans may really be protecting. Then the conversation turns to signs of frustration in MAGA world and why the mo…
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🤖 Musk's AI Spreads Election Lies & Australia's Secret Disability Algorithm Just Exposed
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6:49Elon Musk's Grok chatbot caught generating false claims about the 2020 election, raising urgent questions about AI misinformation on major platforms. Meanwhile, Anthropic announces a stunning $50 billion infrastructure investment to power next-generation AI systems. In Australia, freedom of information requests reveal the government has been secret…
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Sora: Why This New AI App Is a Predator’s Dream - What Parents Need to Know
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4:57456,000 sextortion reports in 2024. OpenAI's new Sora app combines 3 dangers that make this threat worse. OpenAI just released Sora, an AI video generation app being rolled out to teens. As a 30-year cybersecurity expert, I'm calling it a silver platter for predators. This video breaks down exactly why Sora is different from other social media apps…
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🤖 Europe's GDPR Shock: Leaked Plans to Gut Privacy Laws for AI Race
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8:51Today's episode uncovers a potential digital policy earthquake in Europe as leaked documents reveal plans to dramatically weaken GDPR protections in the race for AI dominance. We explore Australia's bold experiment deploying AI across government departments, including for sensitive cabinet submissions, and examine the UK's new legislation allowing …
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Inside the Anti-Trump Dragnet, Bill Gates’ Global Strategy, and Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Secrets, with Mike Benz
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1:19:48Emily Jashinsky is joined by Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online. They open the show with a discussion about the “Arctic Frost” whistleblower revelations and outline allegations that the Biden-era DOJ and FBI conducted sweeping secret surveillance of hundreds of figures in the GOP and conservative movement. Benz expla…
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🤖 OpenAI's $1.4 Trillion Crisis & The AI Infrastructure Backlash Exploding Now
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6:41OpenAI faces a staggering $1.4 trillion spending commitment while still operating at a loss, raising fears of an AI bubble as global data center spending hits $3 trillion. Meanwhile, Latin American communities are pushing back against massive data centers threatening their water supply in already drought-stricken regions. British prisons deploy AI …
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The Wellness Influencer Rebrand of Birth Control Misinformation
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43:26Birth control is the latest battleground in a wave of online misinformation targeting young women — and doctors and reproductive health advocates are sounding the alarm about its impact. But this isn’t your typical fearmongering about birth control coming from Bible-thumpers or conservative men in suits. This new wave is coming from wellness influe…
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Device Addiction in Kids: The Parenting Mistake Everyone Makes
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6:32Your child seems withdrawn. Device battles every day. Extreme meltdowns when you try to take their phone away. Sound familiar? If your kid has become unreachable since getting a smartphone or tablet - withdrawn from family, losing joy in activities they loved, fighting you over screen time - you're experiencing what thousands of parents are going t…
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🤖 Morgan Freeman's Voice Stolen by AI + The Hidden Cost of AI in Your Doctor's Office
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6:03Today's episode reveals how AI is taking Morgan Freeman's iconic voice without permission and transforming the doctor-patient relationship in alarming ways. We explore the growing trend of people using AI to cheat at escape rooms and replace real book clubs with ChatGPT conversations, plus an AI-powered nimbyism tool that's creating an arms race in…
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🤖 AI's Economic Revolution: The Shift Happening Right Now
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8:39The AI industry is undergoing a major transformation that nobody predicted. While tech giants pour billions into massive models, a surprising economic shift is democratizing AI access and changing who can innovate. This episode explores how efficiency is overtaking scale, why enterprises are struggling with AI integration, and what constitutional A…
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Sora AI Lets Kids Deepfake Themselves - Parents Need to Know This”
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3:20Sora AI lets kids deepfake themselves with no age limits. 440K child exploitation reports in 2024. What parents must know now. OpenAI launched Sora on October 1st, and within 24 hours security experts bypassed every safety feature. Your child can download it right now and create realistic videos with their own face - no age verification, no parenta…
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🤖 EU's AI Act Faces Sudden Reversal as Global Pressure Mounts
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5:53The European Commission is reconsidering key parts of its landmark AI Act under pressure from Big Tech and the Trump administration, revealing intense geopolitical tensions around AI regulation. Meanwhile, Chinese open-source AI models are rapidly closing the gap with Western counterparts, challenging assumptions about the global AI race and adding…
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Stickergate Drama on Threads; Teen Vogue Layoffs; ChatGPT Suicide Lawsuit; Meta’s ad scam; DC Sandwich Verdict – NEWS ROUNDUP
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1:21:54It’s just turtles and scams all the way down. Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show: https://www.reuters.com/investigations/meta-is-earning-fortune-deluge-fraudulent-ads-documents-show-2025-11-06/ ‘You’re not rushing. You’re just ready:’ Parents say ChatGPT encouraged son to kill himself: https://edition.cnn.com/20…
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Getting Hired in Cybersecurity: What Hiring Managers Actually Look For (with Orlando Padilla)
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1:30:26Are you or your child interested in cybersecurity? Before spending $25K on a bootcamp, watch this conversation with an offensive security expert. Orlando Padilla shares brutal truths about breaking into the field - from bootcamp scams to what hiring managers actually want. In this conversation, you'll learn: - Why expensive bootcamps often fail to …
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“Happy Hour”: Hollywood Activism, Election Day Fallout, and "Unfortunate" Heritage Controversy: Emily Answers YOUR Questions
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52:04Emily kicks off this edition of “Happy Hour” with news about her new Megyn Kelly Wrap Up Show on SiriusXM channel 111. Then she dives into listener questions including thoughts on local politics and why so few people get involved, plus this week’s elections. She also answers a few questions about the Tucker Carlson-Nick Fuentes interview, why she’s…
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🤖 Apple Abandons Siri Strategy: The Gemini Deal That Changes Everything
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8:27Apple is making a stunning move that signals a major shift in the AI wars—partnering with Google to bring Gemini AI to Siri after years of going it alone. Meanwhile, UNESCO races to establish ethical guardrails for neurotechnology as brain-reading devices become consumer products, warning the field has become "a bit of a wild west." Plus, unexpecte…
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Roblox CEO on Fox News: ’400 AI Systems’ - I Tested It and Found Sexual Content
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4:12Roblox CEO claimed 'gold standard safety.' As a cybersecurity expert who tested it, here's what he didn't say on Fox News. I created an 8-year-old account with maximum parental controls active. Within 60 minutes, I found sexual content passing all filters. With 40 million children under 13 using this platform daily, every parent needs to understand…
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Mamdani Wins, What the Right Gets Wrong, PLUS MTG in the Lioness Den, with Victor Davis Hanson
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1:15:35Emily Jashinsky is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, to discuss the Democratic victories in Tuesday night’s election, who New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani really is, the controversial election of Jay Jones in Virginia, Jennifer Welch’s ridiculous comments about white people, and why Vivek Ramaswamy and …
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🤖 AI Markets Tumble as Legal Battle Erupts Over Autonomous Shopping
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7:33Global markets experience sharp drops amid AI bubble fears while Amazon launches major lawsuit against Perplexity AI over automated shopping practices. Collins Dictionary names 'vibe coding' as 2025's word of the year, reflecting AI's deep cultural integration. Google pushes forward with mysterious AI space exploration project as the UK curriculum …
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Ep 3 - Bianca Devins: When a tragedy turned into content
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27:11Bianca Devins’ name became a headline after images of her violent murder spread online. This episode focuses on the person behind the posts, the escalation that led to tragedy, and how platforms, press, and strangers responded in real time. We examine how attention and algorithms amplified harm, the grief for her family, and the trust of an entire …
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Ep 2 - Mackenzie Lueck: The Meeting That Never Reached Daylight
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13:45A late flight, a Lyft to Hatch Park, an online meetup... then silence. After a late flight into Salt Lake City, Mackenzie Lueck messages that she has landed and takes a Lyft to Hatch Park in North Salt Lake to meet someone she knew online. Minutes after the drop-off, her phone activity stops. This episode reconstructs the overnight timeline—texts, …
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Ep 1 - The Tagged Serial Killer: How a social feed helped catch a predator
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28:30A survivor speaks, and the friends of a missing woman refuse to let the trail go cold. This episode follows a verified New Jersey case where posts, check ins, and dating-app activity form a pattern. The friends of Sarah Butler screenshot profiles, match usernames, compare places and times, and pass everything to detectives. Alongside survivor Tiffa…
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Mom Uncharted: The Truth About Sharing Kids Online
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52:25Sarah (Mom Uncharted) went from following momfluencers to becoming one of the "watchdog moms of TikTok" with 300K+ followers. She reveals what most parents don't know about the real cost of sharing children online. Sarah's awakening moment: "I was following a momfluencer who shared her child's medical diagnosis, hospitals, doctors, appointments. An…
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🤖 Google's Space AI Datacenters & Major Copyright Ruling Reshapes Tech Landscape
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5:58Google reveals plans to launch AI datacenters into orbit by 2027, using solar-powered satellites to handle explosive computing demand. In a landmark London ruling, Stability AI defeats Getty Images in a copyright case that could reshape how AI companies train their models. Meanwhile, AI-powered deepfakes force women in India offline, creating a dan…
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No Phones in Bedrooms: The One Family Rule That Eliminates Most Online Harm
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3:29Your teen's midnight scrolling isn't a discipline problem, it's a sleep deprivation crisis making them vulnerable to predators, bullying, and addictive algorithms. When your teenager has a device in their bedroom at night, four critical dangers emerge: 1. Fatigue destroys judgment - tired teens share information and engage with strangers they norma…
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