Privacy & Surveillance
Data collection, smart TV spying, deepfakes
11 episodes
#305: 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.
#280: 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.
#254: 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.
#238: 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.
#222: 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.
#212: 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.
#143: 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.
#141: 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.
#71: 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.
#59: 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.
#16: On Deepfakes, SynthID, And AI Watermarking
Deepfakes, SynthID, and AI watermarking. Could your AI creations be traced back to you?