Effie Webb
@efwebb.bsky.social
AI Reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism | signal 💬 @efw.40 / effiewebb@tbij.com
Deadly companions: The lawyer fighting AI addiction
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Effie Webb@efwebb.bsky.social · 3w agoNEW: Ep 2 of @tbij.bsky.social series Misaligned is out. We spoke to Meetali Jain, the lawyer behind the first wrongful death cases against AI chatbot companies. Hundreds have contacted her about harms linked to chatbots, including suicide, self-harm, delusions and severe dependency. 🔗 Watch now
NEW: Ep 2 of @tbij.bsky.social series Misaligned is out. We spoke to Meetali Jain, the lawyer behind the first wrongful death cases against AI chatbot companies. Hundreds have contacted her about harms linked to chatbots, including suicide, self-harm, delusions and severe dependency. 🔗 Watch now
WATCH 🎥 Misaligned: When AI Goes Wrong, the first episode in TBIJ’s series on AI. @tbij.bsky.social
Effie Webb@efwebb.bsky.social · last mo.
AI-generated content has entered the political sphere. Bellingcat speaks with @tbij.bsky.social reporter @efwebb.bsky.social on a possible first-of-its-kind case—and what it means for tracking AI misuse in politics. Listen by searching 'Stage Talks with Bellingcat': rss.com/podcasts/bel...
"Synthetic Propaganda - Tracing an AI-Driven Political Operation" with Effie Webb | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
This week we spoke with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism's AI reporter, Effie Webb about the use of AI in the political sphere and what researchers/journalists can effectively report on AI misus...
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In one hour's time we'll be hosting a live discussion on AI's impact on political campaigning. Join the conversation with @efwebb.bsky.social here: discord.gg/qS6TJjr6?eve...
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Bellingcat@bellingcat.com · 4mo agoHow was an AI-generated rapper used in a far-right political campaign? We're discussing the rise of AI-generated content in politics with @tbij.bsky.social's @efwebb.bsky.social this Thursday at 5pm CEST/11am EDT and how you can investigate it. Join us live: discord.gg/qS6TJjr6?eve...
Had a really good chat with @alixdunn.com for @themaybe.org new Tech Story of the Week series. We get into Danny Bones, the Node Project and the money, power and politics sitting behind AI-generated campaign content.
The Maybe@themaybe.org · 4mo agoFor this episode, @alixdunn.com sat down with @efwebb.bsky.social, investigative journalist at @tbij.bsky.social, who uncovered the Danny Bones story and how his—its?—existence is borne out of money, power, and the desire to divide. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgBK...
How was an AI-generated rapper used in a far-right political campaign? We're discussing the rise of AI-generated content in politics with @tbij.bsky.social's @efwebb.bsky.social this Thursday at 5pm CEST/11am EDT and how you can investigate it. Join us live: discord.gg/qS6TJjr6?eve...
The application deadline for our journalist mentorship programme is this Friday (3rd) Get more details here: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2025-09...
TBIJ launches mentorship programme to support next wave of family…
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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism @tbij.bsky.social · 11mo ago📢 TBIJ's Hannah Summers, the UK's first full-time family court reporter, will be offering the unique opportunity of mentorships to two UK journalists Details on the link: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2025-09...
3) Another reminder that AI isn’t really artificial. Here’s an inside look at the industry and people behind the curtain. @businessinsider.com @efwebb.bsky.social www.businessinsider.com/ai-training-...
Inside the lucrative, disturbing world of humans training AI chatbots
There are no ghosts in the AI machine — just legions of hidden humans training chatbots to act more like us.
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For my final @businessinsider.com story with Shuby Goel, we profiled the people training the AI behind Grok, ChatGPT, and Meta’s bots. Millions rely on these tools as colleagues, therapists, or confidantes, but few see the network of workers shaping each answer. More below 👇
Mark Cuban@mcuban.bsky.social · 11mo ago#HR #journo request for comment from a HR/employment expert for on a quick turnaround piece for Business Insider about affirmative action policies #journorequest #mediarequest - email ewebb@insider.com
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman said tech platforms embracing freedom of speech shouldn't mean more misinformation. Read more coverage of the #AIActionSummit at @businessinsider.com www.businessinsider.com/linkedin-rei...
Reid Hoffman doesn't want Big Tech's pivot from fact-checking to mean more misinformation
Reid Hoffman said it's important for platforms to have a "learning dialogue" but shouldn't mean more posts like "anti-vax misinformation."
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Expect higher prices on everything from laptops and clothing to cars and appliances after Trump slapped higher tariffs on goods imported from China.
Prepare for higher prices on these 4 types of goods imported from China after Trump hiked tariffs
Expect higher prices on everything from laptops and clothing to cars and appliances after Trump slapped higher tariffs on goods imported from China.
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Reporting for @businessinsider.com With #DeepSeek AI gaining ground, OpenAI launches Deep Research - a #ChatGPT Pro tool that autonomously scours the web for "expert-level" reports. Sam Altman dared users: "Try it on your hardest work task." www.businessinsider.com/openai-deep-...
OpenAI launches Deep Research, a ChatGPT tool that promises 'expert-level' analysis in minutes
Open AI said Deep Research can autonomously browse the internet, pull data from multiple sources, and produce fully cited reports.
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