Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
OpenAI is finally admitting what we've been saying but they didn't want to do: AI growth is in AI sex bots. They're finally doing it.
More: https://www.404media.co/podcast-hackers-dox-ice/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
New from 404 Media: the Trump administration has outlined a plan to throw out all of an agency's FOIA requests made a ~year ago if people don't actively contact them. Experts say “insane,” “ludicrous,” a “attempt to close out as many FOIA requests as possible.”
https://www.404media.co/trump-administration-outlines-plan-to-throw-out-an-agencys-foia-requests-en-masse/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
Randomly came across this review for Dark Wire on the American Bar Association website. "That takeaway, and the intriguing path to arrive at it, makes Dark Wire a worthwhile diversion for economists, antitrust lawyers, and true crime afficionados alike." https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/antitrust/source/2025/february/book-review-dark-wire.pdf
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
An ICE recruitment video that used Jay-Z's music has been hit with a copyright takedown. Video no longer available on Twitter; audio removed on other platforms
https://www.404media.co/ice-propaganda-video-that-used-jay-z-song-hit-with-copyright-takedown/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
The LAPD is interested in a tool that uses AI to geolocate any photo, not just those taken on the street but also inside buildings with no windows https://www.404media.co/lapd-eyes-geospy-an-ai-tool-that-can-geolocate-photos-in-seconds/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
The 404 Media Podcast is up! This week
- why are CBP officials wearing Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses?
- the deal voice actors are making with AI
- subscribers-only: how Flock systems are being hijacked by the DEA
Apple/Spotify/YouTube: https://www.404media.co/podcast-why-are-dhs-agents-wearing-meta-ray-bans/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
New from 404 Media: the LAPD has shown interest in GeoSpy, a powerful AI tool that can geolocate photos in seconds, per emails we obtained. GeoSpy’s founder recently made a video demoing GeoSpy in relation to “illegal immigrants” and sanctuary cities, including LA
https://www.404media.co/lapd-eyes-geospy-an-ai-tool-that-can-geolocate-photos-in-seconds/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
The UK says to save water maybe you should delete your old emails https://www.404media.co/uk-asks-people-to-delete-emails-in-order-to-save-water-during-drought/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
New from 404 Media: a DEA agent used a local cop's Flock password without their knowledge, used it to look for someone suspected of an "immigration violation." Shows even without direct access, feds are tapping into Flock cameras without permission or authorization https://www.404media.co/feds-used-local-cops-password-to-do-immigration-surveillance-with-flock-cameras/
Joseph Cox@josephcox@infosec.exchange
It’s time for the second 404 Media anniversary party!
- next week, Thurs Aug 21
- open bar (!!!)
- New York, venue below
- FREE for subscribers (get your code below, tickets required), $20 everyone else (cheaper to just subscribe)
- live podcast recording
- hang out
https://www.404media.co/404-media-second-anniversary-party/