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The Internet, Seriously

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"**The Internet, Seriously**" dives headfirst into the wild and wacky world of tech, news, and politics, all from the unique perspective of the internet itself! Join our trio of "Internet Governance and techie specialists" – Emily Taylor, Lucien Taylor, and Alice Taylor – as they bring their combined 50+ years of internet industry smarts to the mic. --- Ever wondered about the secret life of robot lawnmowers, or pondered the existential musings of the Wiwiwi Cat? We"ve got you covered. From the

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00:34:45

How Blockchain Stops Deepfakes: Manny Ahmed, CEO of...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/10/23

Welcome to the reality check on the internet's biggest threat: deepfakes and the total loss of trust in digital media. If you're wondering if we can still tell what's real and what's fake online, you're in the right place.In this vital discussion, Dr. Manny Ahmed, founder of Open Origins and visiting researcher at Cambridge, explains why the deepfake 'arms race' of detection is over, and introduces the only sustainable solution: provenance. Learn how Open Origins uses

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00:37:34

Mandatory ID and Watermarks: Big Tech's Ethical Failures

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2025/10/10

Is the government forcing a Digital ID on a public that doesn't want it, while Big Tech simultaneously abandons all safeguards against Deepfakes? The lines between technology, ethics, and control are vanishing.We dive into two monumental issues. First, the Sora AI Controversy: The visible watermark was useless and immediately bypassed. In a shocking move, OpenAI's Sam Altman is pushing for "societal co-evolution," forcing the public to "adapt to a world of synthetic

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00:42:29

Kido Nursery Hack and our topics of the week

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/10/06

This week we discuss the latest hack, this time involving the Kido school nursery and photos leaked onto the dark web, as well as short topics on Tiktok, Snapchat and Sora AI from Open AI.

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00:31:15

Nepal's Discord election and Teen hacks on school...

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2025/09/25

This week we discuss Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution: how young people rejected a social media ban and elected their first female prime minister on Discord and Teenage Hackers: the rising threat of youth cyberattacks on schools.

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00:27:50

AI vs. The Internet and Why You Should Be Terrified...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/09/12

In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest software supply chain attack in history. Is AI killing the open web as we know it, and what can we do to stop it?Join our expert panel as we break down two of the internet's biggest threats. First, we explore Google's warning about the open web's rapid decline, the risks of AI data poisoning, and why developers are using ChatGPT more than Stack Overflow. Then, we uncover the details of the historic npm supply chain fishing attack that

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00:33:06

Hacking a Car Company & the Future of Exams

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/09/05

What happens when teenage hackers take down a British automotive icon? In this episode, we dive deep into the Jaguar Land Rover hack, exploring the motives behind the attack and whether we can truly turn the tide on cybercrime.Join our panel of experts as they analyze the recent Jaguar Land Rover hack, the rise of "Scattered Lapsus Hunters," and the psychology behind why hackers brag about their crimes on platforms like Telegram. We discuss what makes people vulnerable to scams and how

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00:30:02

Wikipedia & Apple Clash with UK Regulators

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/08/29

Are UK regulators set to burn down the tech sector? In this video, we break down the high-stakes battles between Wikipedia, Apple, and UK regulators.Join us as we dissect the UK court's judgment against Wikipedia's challenge to the Online Safety Act and analyze Apple's clash with the CMA over new competition rules. We explore the culture clash between engineers and policymakers, the real-world impact on user experience, and the future of big tech in the UK. This isn't just a legal

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00:31:39

AI Psychosis and the Apple Privacy

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/08/22

Is your AI chatbot your best friend or a potential danger? In this crucial discussion, we break down the alarming new phenomenon of AI psychosis and explore the unseen risks of our digital-first world.Join our expert panel as we dive into what happens when excessive AI interaction leads to delusions and paranoia. We'll analyze the causes and symptoms of AI psychosis, from emotional dependency to the "sycophancy" of chatbots that validate rather than challenge. We also connect this to

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00:44:41

Quantum Computing & AI: What It Means for Parents and...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/08/15

We're joined by Kirsty Paine, Field CTO at Splunk, for a deep dive into two of the most talked-about topics in technology: quantum computing and AI. We break down complex concepts like cubits and entanglement, exploring how quantum computers could one day threaten modern encryption and our digital security.But this isn't just about tech. Kirsty also shares her expert insights on the modern challenges of online parenting, including the growing phenomenon of "sharenting." We discuss

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00:34:50

Kids' Screen Time, ChatGPT Scams & Online Safety: Is...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/08/11

Australia is proposing a social media ban for under 16s. With more parents embracing screen-free parenting, we explore the debate: is screen time as harmful as we once thought? This week, we examine new research on children's brains, screen time quantity vs. quality, and the challenges parents face with parental controls and online safety.We also dive into the new wave of scams and online fraud. WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to ChatGPT fishing attacks. Are AI scams becoming

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00:42:16

UK Online Safety Act | Tea App Leak | Face Scanning...

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2025/08/08

Today on the show, the team tackle two massive stories shaking the internet: the new UK Online Safety Act and the catastrophic Tea App data breach.First, we break down the UK Online Safety Act, a 268-page law that took six years to develop and has now sparked a surge in VPN downloads. We'll discuss the law's "legal but harmful" content provisions, its impact on age verification, and why the government may have underestimated the backlash. We'll also touch on Wikipedia's

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00:32:52

What They Don’t Tell You About Cybercrime | Joe Tidy...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/07/24

Join us for an exclusive live interview with Joe Tidy, the BBC’s first-ever Cybersecurity Correspondent and one of the world’s leading reporters on hacking, data breaches, and the digital underworld.In this livestream, Joe will share what it's really like to chase cybercriminals around the globe: from tracking hackers in Russia to exposing ransomware gangs, dark web marketplaces, and the future of AI-driven cybercrime.

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00:47:29

Let's talk QUANTUM, LIVE AID & wetransfer AI SCRAPING...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/07/18

The team are back with PR specialist and guru, Guy Bellamy!

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00:41:07

GAME PRESERVATION, Dog Grooming SCAM & M&S Hackers...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/07/11

The team reconvene to discuss the latest happenings in the week.

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00:38:29

Glastonbury, ROBLOX TERRORISTS & AI scrapers

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2025/07/04

The team are back once again to discuss the latest happenings in the internet space! They discuss Glastonbury 2025, terrorists being caught on Roblox and what's in store for AI scrapers online?

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00:34:49

AI THERAPISTS, the IGF & TICKET SCALPERS

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/06/27

Alice Taylor hosts the show today as Lucien and Emily join from Oslo!IGF Study: https://dnsrf.org/blog/net-effects--an-evidence-led-exploration-of-igf-impact/index.html

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00:43:08

"One hole, one plug!" - Journalist Geoff White on AI,...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/06/24

This week The Internet Seriously welcomes Geoff White, investigative journalist who has written multiple books on Scams, Fraud, and geopolitics of cybercrime."One hole, one plug, that's it!" ... what could this be about...? 👀

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00:41:30

ChatGPT is DOWN, Blockchain is Coming, and who Runs...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/06/24

This week is a FIVE-person podcast episode where we discuss ICANN, the internet infrastructure outage, and the future of blockchain identifiers.Will blockchain domain names take off? What does ICANN actually stand for? And can we survive with no ChatGPT???This week's guilty pleasure and tech room 101 were provided by Mark Robertshaw... cookie notices may or may not have been involved.#chatgpt #icann #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #blockchaindomainnames #ai #aiart #chatgptdown #cloudflare

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00:45:56

The Male Loneliness Epidemic on TINDER, Homomorphic...

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/06/24

Alice Taylor is back in front of the cameras again as the gang reconvene to discuss the latest events going on in the wonderful world of internet politics...

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00:39:26

The Future of the Internet - What's in Store?

The Internet, Seriously ·

2025/05/30

Emily and Lucien Taylor are back to discuss their thoughts after a week of summits and meetings discussing the Global Signal Exchange and the future of the internet.

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