Author name: Zach Varnell

Zach Varnell is a cybersecurity expert and advocate for privacy and individual liberty. He is a founding member of Banish Big Brother, a nonprofit dedicated to combating invasive surveillance. His insights have been featured in publications like Infosecurity Magazine, Threatpost, ZDNET, and the Washington Examiner.

AI Falls in Love with Married Man & Glasses Instantly Recognize Strangers

We unpack how cutting-edge technology is reshaping our reality. From AI chatbots eerily professing love to users, to facial recognition tools that can identify strangers on the street, this episode dives into the unsettling ways tech is pushing the boundaries of personal privacy. Plus, we explore how governments and companies may be using backdoor methods […]

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Leak Says Your Phone is Listening, Elon vs Brazilian Ban, New ChatGPT

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, hosts Zach and Elizabeth delve into the unsettling realities of modern surveillance and privacy erosion. They kick off with a discussion about a shocking leak suggesting that our phones might actually be listening to our conversations. Highlighting a pitch deck from Cox Media Group, they explore how active

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Telegram CEO Charged, Surveillance Robots in Atlanta, & Government Funded Brain Replacements

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, Zach and Elizabeth dive into the indictment of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and what it means for tech companies being held responsible for users’ actions. They also discuss Atlanta’s new security robot patrols and the eerie rise of robotic surveillance in neighborhoods. Finally, they explore a U.S. government-funded

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Ford’s Automated Speeding Ticket Cars, Facial Recognition Vans, Cops Abuse Spying Tech

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, Zach and Elizabeth dive into the latest unsettling news on the surveillance front. From Ford’s new patent that could turn police cars into mobile speed traps to the dystopian rise of facial recognition vans in the UK, they discuss the implications for personal freedom and privacy. The conversation

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NFL to Use Facial Recognition in All 30 Stadiums & The UK’s Orwellian Future Unfolds

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, Zach and Elizabeth dive into the latest developments in surveillance technology and its implications for personal freedom. They discuss the NFL’s controversial decision to implement facial recognition across all 30 stadiums, exploring what this means for fans, employees, and the future of privacy at major events. The conversation

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JD Vance’s ties to the surveillance state, LOTR, Globalist mass spying, & Something you can do

Welcome to another episode of Banish Big Brother with Zach and Elizabeth. Today we talk about JD Vance and his sketchy ties to the surveillance state, some Lord of the Rings, mass spying programs that make us sad, and something small you can do to help push back. BanishBigBrother.com

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Paris Becomes Surveillance State, Digital Immortals Coming?, Living Buildings

Welcome to another exciting episode of Banish Big Brother! This week, hosts Zach and Elizabeth dive into the rising AI surveillance at the Paris Olympics and the implications for privacy and civil liberties. They discuss the ease of breaking into smartphones and what this means for personal security. Zach and Elizabeth also explore the futuristic

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AI in Politics, Killer Drones, Advanced Surveillance, + Play a Game with Us

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, hosts Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton dive deep into the unsettling intersections of AI and modern society. They explore the rise of AI candidates in political races, the increasing use of deepfakes in campaigns, and the chilling advent of autonomous killer drones. The duo also discusses the invasive

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Over-Hyped AI, A Good Smart City?, AI Making Decisions, & Surveillance Pushback

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, hosts Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton dive into the complex world of AI, discussing whether AI has lived up to its promises or turned out to be a disappointment. They explore the rise of decision-making AI, also known as agentive AI, and debate the possibility of a privacy-respecting

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Paying Jobs in Virtual Worlds, Garbage Truck Spying, & Bird Flu Overreaction

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, hosts Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton dive into the latest in surveillance technology and its implications. We kick off with an intriguing job opportunity at IKEA’s new virtual store in Roblox, paying real-world wages for digital work. From there, we discuss the expanding surveillance reach into everyday life,

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