404 Media
PulseAugur coverage of 404 Media — every cluster mentioning 404 Media across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- founded by Jason Koebler 100%
- founded by Sam Cole 100%
- founded by Emanuel Maiberg 100%
- used by Flock 90%
- employed by Jason Koebler 90%
- competes with Flock 70%
- used by Suno 70%
- used by Instagram 70%
- used by iCloud 70%
- instance of Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival 70%
- used by Deezer 70%
- used by Facebook 70%
24 day(s) with sentiment data
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Government monitors anti-Flock activists amid growing backlash to surveillance cameras
Government agencies are actively monitoring social media accounts that criticize or vandalize Flock ALPR cameras. Intelligence bulletins reveal that law enforcement is tracking anti-Flock activists and sharing informati…
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DecryptAds tool unmasks shadowy ad tracking and data brokers
A new research tool named DecryptAds has been launched to investigate the complex and often opaque world of online advertising and data tracking. Developed by Zach Edwards, the tool aggregates data from ads.txt, app-ads…
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Mark Zuckerberg publishes lengthy AI essay, draws criticism
Mark Zuckerberg has published a lengthy essay, reportedly over 6,500 words, titled "The future is for everyone," which discusses the concept of providing widespread AI superintelligence. Some reactions to the essay have…
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Company's "Human-Written" Peer Review Service Exposed as AI Fraud
A company that advertised itself as providing 100% human-written, AI-free peer reviews has been exposed as using artificial intelligence for its services. The investigation by 404 Media revealed that the company's opera…
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Company exposed for using AI in '100% human-written' peer review
A company claiming to offer 100% human-written peer review has been exposed as using AI for the process. The investigation by 404 Media revealed this discrepancy, highlighting concerns about the authenticity of AI-gener…
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Medical research firm claiming "100% human-written" services found to be entirely AI
Research Gold, a company that claims to offer "100% human-written, never AI" medical research services, has been found to be entirely AI-generated. The company lists several PhD reviewers and methodologists on its websi…
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ICE to spend millions on LexisNexis data for Palantir deportation platform
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend millions more on data from LexisNexis to feed into its Palantir platform. This data will support ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in identifyin…
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AI's impact on web content erodes internet's collective memory
The internet's collective memory is diminishing as AI technologies increasingly consume and alter online content. Google's AI-generated summaries have been observed to hallucinate basic facts, leading to misinformation …
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Norman, OK Mayor Cites Privacy Concerns in Rejecting Flock ALPR Cameras
The city of Norman, Oklahoma, has repeatedly rejected proposals from the surveillance company Flock to install its automated license plate readers (ALPR). Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman cited concerns over data privacy, sto…
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Mark Zuckerberg's AI Superintelligence Vision Emphasizes Open Distribution
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has published a lengthy essay outlining his vision for AI superintelligence, emphasizing broad distribution and open-source development. He envisions a future where everyone has a highly ca…
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Flock AI cameras flagged 161 vehicles as stolen in LAPD audit
An audit by the Los Angeles Police Department's Office of the Inspector General found that Flock's AI-powered license plate reading cameras produced 161 false alerts for stolen vehicles. This audit, reported by Futurism…
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Companies Scramble to Cut AI Token Spending Amidst
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AI companies buying books for training data sparks controversy online
404 Media's article about AI companies acquiring printed books for training data has gained significant traction on X. However, the story's reach has been complicated by an engagement farming account that misrepresented…
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Kansas City Moves Meetings Virtual After Data Center Debate Arrest
Emporia, Kansas, has moved its city commission meetings to a virtual format and eliminated public comment periods, citing public safety concerns following an incident where an individual was arrested for clapping during…
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Flock planned to use Uber and Lyft drivers for mass license plate surveillance
Flock, a company that provides automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, had plans to integrate with Nexar dashcams used by hundreds of thousands of Uber, Lyft, and other delivery drivers. This would have effect…
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SAP halts travel and hiring amid soaring AI costs · 4 sources tracked
Software giant SAP has implemented a company-wide pause on most travel and new hires due to the escalating costs associated with AI adoption. Exceptions are being made only for roles and travel directly related to AI de…
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Virtual alien cell model could help detect extraterrestrial life
Scientists have developed a virtual model of an alien cell, specifically a methane-producing microbe, to simulate its behavior on hypothetical exoplanets. This approach aims to help astronomers identify potential biosig…
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Suno to watermark AI songs amid legal battles with music labels
Suno, an AI music generation service, is implementing audio watermarking and fingerprinting to prevent misuse of its generated songs on other platforms. This move comes as the company faces multiple lawsuits from record…
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Cities Swap Flock License Plate Readers for Axon Amid Privacy Concerns
Several U.S. cities are replacing Flock's automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras with systems from Axon, citing privacy concerns and issues with Flock's technology. Cities like Syracuse, Denver, and Grand Chute h…
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Mythos's absence during WordPress outage questioned; Flock used for surveillance · 2 sources tracked
A recent article questions the whereabouts of a system named Mythos during a significant WordPress outage, suggesting a potential lack of preparedness or oversight. Separately, another report details how law enforcement…