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404 Media is an independent digital news organization. They are best known for reporting on technology, platforms, and internet culture, including investigative pieces and explainers. They’re relevant in current news as debates intensify around platform power, digital accountability, and media transparency.
Ex-DOGE Staff Admit Flawed $200B Federal Cuts as Viral Deposition Videos Are Ordered Removed
Former DOGE employees admitted their AI-based spending cuts failed to reduce the federal deficit significantly. A judge ordered removal of the viral deposition videos, but they remain widely available online, fueling controversy and legal disputes.
Georgia Police Issue Traffic Ticket Using Flock Camera in Rare Enforcement Case
Georgia State Patrol issued a traffic ticket to a motorcyclist for holding a cellphone during a ride, captured by a Flock ALPR camera. This unconventional use of Flock technology raises questions about surveillance overreach and the scope of license plate reader applications.