Sam Cole
Co-founder of 404 Media and host who reports on technology stories; in this episode he leads the piece on how to talk to someone experiencing 'AI psychosis.'
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Jan 25, 2026 • 15min
The global outrage over Musk’s Grok AI image abuse
Sam Cole, tech journalist and co-founder of 404 Media, explains the Grok AI image-editing scandal and its real-world harms. He outlines how the tool was used to create sexualized edits of real people, the flood of images on X, legal and regulatory fallout, and why limits may not fully prevent abuse.
Jan 22, 2026 • 23min
Deepfakes Are Everywhere. What Can We Do?
Join experts Hany Farid, a UC Berkeley professor specializing in digital forensics, and Sam Cole, a journalist focused on deepfakes, as they navigate the murky waters of AI-generated media. They discuss the alarming ease of creating realistic deepfakes and their prevalence on social media, including the troubling rise of non-consensual images. Legal responses are fragmented, and they stress the need for regulatory action. Personal stories reveal the real harm deepfakes cause, including job loss and privacy invasion. Prepare to rethink what's real online!
May 23, 2025 • 36min
Week In Tech: Can A Chatbot Help You Get Closure?
Sam Cole, a reporter from 404 Media, dives into the innovative world of chatbots designed to help people cope with ghosting. He discusses a startup's chatbot called 'Closure,' exploring how it offers support through empathetic interactions. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of relying on AI for emotional healing and the complexities of human relationships in our tech-driven era. Listeners get a glimpse into how technology is reshaping our approach to heartbreak while questioning its potential to truly replace meaningful human connection.
