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There Are No Girls on the Internet

Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.

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49:19

TikTok cracks down on TikTokShop sellers!; Fake...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/12/01

We’re soft-launching having a little banter at the top of the episode, but to get straight to the news go to the 4:25 mark! Wanna listen to Bridget dig into her Spotify Wrapped?5:20 Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/tangoti NameDrop is safe. The fearmongering about it is not: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/27/namedrop-iphone-ios17-safety/ Your Step-by-Step Guide to Disabling NameDrop (if you want to):

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40:12

Sam Altman’s OpenAI CEO drama shows the shortcomings...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/11/29

Last week, Sam Altman was abruptly fired from Open AI. Don’t worry, he’s already been reinstated. Dr. Misty Heggeness, Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas, talks with Bridget about what all the drama around his departure and return says about male leaders in tech and beyond. Read Misty’s op-ed: How the OpenAI saga illustrates tech’s toxic masculinity problem:

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50:21

Amanda Knox asks: Who gets to own their story? — Best...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/11/24

After being falsely accused of murder in a global scandal screamed from tabloid headlines, these days exoneree, activist, mom, and host of the podcast Labyrinths Amanda Knox spends her time imagining a healthier media landscape. Check out the work Amanda does alongside her husband Chris: https://www.knoxrobinson.com Read Amanda's Medium piece, Who Owns My Name: https://amandamarieknox.medium.com/who-owns-my-name-93561f83e502 Amanda and Chris' podcast Labyrinths is very good, but this episode is my

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47:55

Elon Musk boosts antisemitic tweet and advertisers...

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2023/11/22

There’s a lot going on with Twitter! It’s been a few weeks since we’ve done an installment of our segment, “What’s Elon Done Now?” because we were sick of talking about him. But some big things happened this week, so Bridget sits down with Producer Mike to recap and talk about what it all means. From Elon boosting antisemitic tweets and calling it “actual truth” to Media Matters releasing a damning report about hate speech on the platform and major advertisers pulling the plug, it’s been an

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59:22

PC Gamer can’t name a woman; Is Marvel blaming Black...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/11/17

Learn more about Joey’s new podcast with Raquel Willis Afterlives: https://www.them.us/story/afterlives-layleen-polanco-trans-incarceration-podcast?utm_source=twitter&utm_brand=them&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social Dear Video Game Industry, Please Name A Woman: https://kotaku.com/pc-gamer-30th-anniversary-women-games-1851021562 FCC moves to help domestic violence victims with new rules around

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38:27

Is TikTok becoming a dystopian QVC? (w/ PrettyCritical)

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/11/15

Is it just me or are ads everywhere on TikTok right now? Welcome to TikTok Shop. Is this the new normal? TikTok creator PrettyCritical joins Bridget to discuss. Follow Pretty Critical: https://www.tiktok.com/@prettycritical?lang=en Teens are trying to cash in on the TikTok Shop gold rush between classes: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/tiktok-shop-teens-high-school-open-how-to-make-money-long-deliver-us-rcna102788 The Junk Is Winning TikTok’s experiment in shopping has quickly become

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55:17

SAG strike ends with AI concessions!; New Facebook...

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2023/11/11

“We got the yacht!” https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-8/episode-17/videos/sonja-we-got-the-yacht Actors strike wins concessions that will impact AI and streaming for decades: https://www.wired.com/story/hollywood-actors-strike-ends-ai-streaming/ Zuckerberg personally and repeatedly blocked efforts to make Meta's products less harmful: https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/08/tech/meta-facebook-instagram-teen-safety/index.html How to be a whistleblower with Sophie Zhang:

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30:00

Britney Spears released a hit memoir. Are bots...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/11/08

In the wake of Britney Spears’ hit memoir, are social media bots changing the conversation? Bridget does a deep dive into how social media bots are changing the landscape of social media discourse. From celebrity disputes to television reviews and political discourse, the threat of bots and inauthentic accounts are shaping how we think and how we talk to each other, whether they’re real or not. Massive Twitter Bot Farm Is Heaping Praise on Trump and Trashing DeSantis”

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36:52

Biden’s executive order on AI protects privacy and...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/11/02

Dr. Joy Buolamwini has been raising the alarm about the harm of AI for years, through her research and advocacy. People are finally starting to listen. Dr. Buolamwini is a 2020 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards honoree and 2023 featured presenter. Learn more about the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards: https://www.vitalvoices.org/news-articles/news/honorees-22nd-annual-global-leadership-awards Check out Dr. Buolamwini’s new book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World

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49:35

What’s your favorite scary movie? Scream, the 1996...

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2023/10/31

Scream was created against the backdrop of increasing anxiety about tech and media. And the film is practically screaming at all of us about it. In this special Halloween episode, Bridget joins Annie and Sam from Stuff Mom Never Told You to examine how our collective fears about technology, fame, and the media play out in the lives (and deaths!) of the movies’ teenagers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:50

Self-driving car company hid crash video; Gender...

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2023/10/27

Calif. DMV says Cruise hid video of SF crash, suspends driverless car firm's permits: https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/cruise-driverless-permits-suspended-dmv-18445296.php Meta and kids lawsuit from 41 state Attorneys General: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/24/meta-lawsuit-facebook-instagram-children-mental-health/?utm_source=reddit.com Don’t be misogynistic! Gender pay and promotion discrimination at Google: Google owes executive $1 million after losing gender bias

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41:20

Matt Walsh (and 100K others) attacked her for being a...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/25

Julia Mazur, host of the great podcast Pretty Much Done, made an innocuous TikTok about how she spent her weekend as a single woman with no kids. And then a mob of right wing extremists attacked her for it. Julia joins to tell her story, and what it tells us about being a single woman online. Follow Julia’s podcast Pretty Much Done: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-much-done/id1644967912 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:25

Instagram suppresses Palestinians; Don’t use AI to...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/20

Last week, we looked at how Twitter is creating more chaos in the Israel / Palestine conflict. Now, a look into how things are going on Instagram (not great!): https://www.404media.co/instagram-palestinian-arabic-bio-translation/ Why I'm not expecting my friends to make social media posts about Israel: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/israel-hamas-conflict-social-media-pressure-rcna119596 A far-right Twitter troll was sentenced to seven months in prison for his 2016 election

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23:40

AI is built by people. We need to listen to their...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/17

On the just launched brand new season of Mozilla’s podcast IRL: Online Life is Real Life, Bridget explores the power of putting people over profit in AI. In this first episode, we look at the risks and rewards of open sourcing the tech that makes ChatGPT talk. If you liked this episode, let us know! And be sure to subscribe to IRL: https://irlpodcast.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:29

Elon Musk’s Twitter is making the Israel - Hamas...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/13

The changes Elon Musk has made to Twitter are making it impossible to sort out what’s happening in the Israel / Hamas conflict. From gutting the Trust & Safety team to making verification meaningless and paying for engagement, Elon Musk has systematically removed the few safeguards we had that were able to keep disinformation on the platform (somewhat) in check. Today, while the world is watching in terror as the Israeli-Hamas conflict unfolds and intensifies, Twitter is more awash in fake

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38:03

On National Coming Out Day, don’t forget that we’re...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/11

Sometimes it’s difficult to remember how far we’ve come in the fight for equality. Kevin Jennings is CEO of Lambda Legal, the country’s oldest LGBTQ+ legal rights organization. He says it’s important to remember where we’ve been and how far we’ve come to have a clear sense of where we’re going, explains why he’s optimistic about young people, and shares his vision for a future where no one needs to come out - we’re all just free to be ourselves. LEARN MORE ABOUT LAMBDA LEGAL :

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52:58

Grace Hopper Celebration Kens ruin Barbieland; Is...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/06

Want to bring Bridget to your school, job, or event? Email us! Hello@Tangoti.com Bridget on Anita B’s podcast Be The Change: https://anitab.org/b-the-way-forward/ Men Overran a Job Fair for Women in Tech: https://www.wired.com/story/grace-hopper-celebration-career-fair-men/ Instagram isn’t causing overcrowding in parks as much as assumed, OSU study suggests: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/10/01/oregon-state-university-study-overcrowding-state-parks-not-all-instagram-fault/ Mobile apps fueling

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52:22

From those judgy bridesmaids to West Elm Caleb, has...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/10/03

In this special episode taped from the iHeart Music Festival in the Bose recording booth, Bridget and Mike talk about the rise of many-to-many social surveillance via social media and what it means for all of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:18

Taylor Swift fans prompt IRS scrutiny on ticket...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/09/29

Bridget’s other podcast BEEF is nominated for 3 Signal Awards! Can you vote for BEEF to win? Just go to https://ncpodcasts.com/signal Apple removes app created by Andrew Tate: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2023/sep/22/apple-criticised-for-hosting-app-created-by-andrew-tate Why We’re Pulling Our Recommendation of Wyze Security Cameras: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/wyze-security-breach/ The EU says Twitter/X is the worst platform for disinformation:

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55:37

Just Pearly Things, Andrew Tate and beyond: Inside...

There Are No Girls on the Internet ·

2023/09/26

Apple joined the Google Play store in dropping Andrew Tate’s pyramid scheme app. And while Tate was in custody, Just Pearly Things rose up in his place. Justin Horowitz, researcher at Media Matters, explains the hold these misogynistic manosphere influencers have on the internet and what it means for all of us. Read Justin’s Media Matters research: https://www.mediamatters.org/diversity-discrimination/beyond-andrew-tate-meet-misogynistic-manosphere-influencers-proliferating Apple removes app

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