Privacy & Surveillance
Data collection, smart TV spying, deepfakes
11 episodes
Beyond the Password: The Rise of Invisible Security
Tired of 2FA codes? Herman and Corn explore how passkeys and behavioral biometrics are creating a future of "invisible" security.
AI as a Shield: The High Stakes of Digital Obfuscation
Discover how synthetic personas and AI voice synthesis are becoming the ultimate tools for whistleblowers to stay anonymous and safe.
The Digital Shadow: Uncovering the Power of Metadata
Every file has a digital shadow. Discover how metadata tracks your life, from ancient libraries to modern AI surveillance.
The Death of Call Recording: Why Your Phone is Hiding It
Ever wonder why your phone won’t let you record calls anymore? We dive into the legal and technical shift killing this essential feature.
Your Life for Sale: Navigating the Data Broker Economy
Discover how a $430 billion industry tracks your every move and learn the steps you can take to reclaim your digital privacy in 2026.
The Authenticity Crisis: Proving You’re Real in 2046
In a world of perfect deepfakes, how do we prove what is real? Explore the future of content provenance and the "Proof of Personhood" problem.
The Invisible ID: The Rise of Digital Fingerprinting
Think you’re anonymous? Your browser’s unique traits say otherwise. Explore how digital fingerprinting is making privacy nearly impossible.
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secrets of Steganography
Explore the invisible world of steganography, from secret printer dots to AI watermarking and digital dead drops hidden in plain sight.
Dark Web Deception: Google's Monitoring Shift
Google's "dark web monitoring" isn't what you think. We reveal the hidden corners of the internet and Google's true capabilities.
The Hidden Watermarks in Your AI: Privacy or Protection?
Invisible watermarks in AI? Is it privacy or protection? We uncover the hidden truth behind AI-generated content.
On Deepfakes, SynthID, And AI Watermarking
Deepfakes, SynthID, and AI watermarking. Could your AI creations be traced back to you?