Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: 'I Reject It!'
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we talk about conjuring gaming memories, AI-generated Birkin bags, and a rejection of a certain type of criticism.
spotify
Spotify Has A Pirated Software Problem
Playlists and "podcast" episode descriptions are hiding malware and piracy sites in plain sight on the streaming platform.
AI
AI Companies Are Trying to Get MIT Press Books
The non-profit, university press asked its authors for input on how they'd prefer to see any hypothetical AI training deals handled, and plans to base future decisions on what they say, MIT Press told 404 Media.
AI
HarperCollins Confirms It Has a Deal to Sell Authors' Work to AI Company
The Big Five publisher made a deal with an unnamed “artificial intelligence technology company” and is allowing authors to opt-in if they want to join the agreement.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: Political Perspectives and Platforms
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we talk about data storage, political perspectives and platforms.
‘Not a Scam 😂:’ Caitlyn Jenner Is Being Sued For Memecoin Securities Fraud
The plaintiffs allege they've lost tens of thousands of dollars on investments into Caitlyn Jenner's $JENNER memecoin.
Behind The Blog
Behind the Blog: iPhone Mysteries and Sex Strikes
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we talk about the question "are people nutting to that?", doomscrolling on election night, and calls for Lysistrata 2024.
Donald Trump
Why the Work Still Matters
When Donald Trump won in 2016, we weren't sure if good journalism mattered anymore. Now, we're more sure than ever it does.
News
'Scared the Life Out of Me': Here Are the FCC Complaints After Texas 'Blue Alert' Blast
After getting hit with a 4 a.m. emergency alert about a shooting hundreds of miles away from where they were sleeping, a lot of Texans were very pissed.
Announcements
404 Media Is Partnering With Wired
Wired is going to co-publish two of our articles a month.
AI
Leaked Training Shows How Doctors in New York’s Biggest Hospital System Are Using AI
At Northwell Health, executives are encouraging clinicians and all 85,000 employees to use a tool called AI Hub, according to a presentation obtained by 404 Media.
Podcast
Podcast: How Politician Turned Advocate Susanna Gibson Battles Non-Consensual Imagery
The former candidate for Virginia House of Delegates Susanna Gibson on how she went from full-time nurse, to running for office, to being targeted by non-consensual intimate imagery and harassment—and how her new model legislation and nonprofit are focused on helping other victims of NCII.