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Digital Digging
by Henk van Ess
Welcome to Digital Digging, the podcast where AI and investigative research collide in what can only be described as a digital dumpster fire of possibilities. Hosted by Henk van Ess, a man who willingly handed his voice over to a machine (because why not?), we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we uncover, analyze, and inevitably freak out over information online.Each episode unpacks everything from spotting AI-generated texts—yes, AI trying to fool you—and uncovering global secrets using open-source intelligence, all while featuring two AI co-hosts, Castor and Pollux, because what’s a podcast without some virtual sidekicks? Think of them as the Alexa of bad advice, but with slightly more charm.We’ll cover the latest tools, mind-bending techniques, and possibly even a few ethical dilemmas—because AI isn’t going to raise them itself, is it? Whether you’re a journalist, a researcher, or just someone who fears the robot uprising but can’t look away, Digital Digging
Episodes
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How to fight AI hallucinations: start with your own question
Eight ways we slip up, and they are all the same slip: part of your answer is already in your question, you do not notice, and the machine does. It finds the answer sitting in your question and hands it straight back. Get full access to Digital Digging with Henk van Ess at...
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Episode 9: From hidden data to insight: the power of vibecoding
Imagine walking past a fancy restaurant. The menu is posted in a glass case outside. Truffle pasta. Wagyu beef. You can see everything, read every description—but you can’t eat any of it. You’re just looking through glass. That’s what most public data feels like online. You find a website with...
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How Claude was weaponized by hackers
NEW PODCAST Henk here! It’s been a while. Today I’m sharing something unprecedented. The first documented case of a fully autonomous AI cyberattack. A Chinese state-sponsored group turned Claude into an autonomous hacker: it executed 80 to 90 percent of their espionage campaign. Across 30...
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Episode 7 of Podcast / How DeepSeek controls the conversation
Henk van Ess's article DeepSeek: The Real Price of China's AI investigates DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, whose seemingly inexpensive ChatGPT competitor masks a sophisticated system of state control. DeepSeek's AI, while appearing cost-effective on the surface, is demonstrably limited in...
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Claude VisualPDF: Why It’s a Big Deal
Ever wish a chatbot could actually see what’s in a PDF instead of just skimming the text? Well, Claude—the AI chatbot—is now able to analyse the visual information. Imagine the potential. From financial analysts spotting hidden profit drops in charts, to journalists exposing fake health diagnoses…
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The Shitification of Google
Paul Myers (BBC Verify) and me, Henk van Ess sat down in London to discuss a pressing issue: the shitification of Google. Yes, that’s right—Google has slowly been losing its touch. But hold on—Paul wants me to clarify that these are his own spicy hot takes, and in no way represent the fine,...
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Never use "summarize this"! (Podcast)
Welcome to Digital Digging, I’m Henk van Ess, and today I talk about summarizing with AI chatbots. You’ve probably tried it—just typing “Summarize this” into ChatGPT and hoping for the best. Don’t! It’s like asking for a full meal and getting a side salad. In this episode, I cover some highlights...
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Cracking cases through a delicate dance of human and machine
Following two AI-generated episodes, I am delighted to announce that this one is entirely human-created - taped via my phone. Join me and Chris Lunday from Business Insider for a 15-minute discussion on integrating AI with research, particularly in the field of open-source intelligence (OSINT)....
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The Digital Co-Pilot: AI Above the Clouds
Why is the flight so fast? At first glance, it seemed simple – tailwinds, right? We unravel the mystery of a New York to Phoenix flight with the help of ChatGPT through a maze of weather maps, AI analyses, and flight data. We'll challenge common assumptions, crunch some numbers, and even corner a...
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How to Detect Fake AI-Texts
In this first episode of Digital Digging, we explore how to spot AI-generated content and the tools that can help in this process. Henk van Ess, known for his expertise in digital research, takes a step back and allows AI to do the heavy lifting—his voice and the episode’s content have been fully...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Digital Digging, the podcast where AI and investigative research collide in what can only be described as a digital dumpster fire of possibilities. Hosted by Henk van Ess, a man who willingly handed his voice over to a machine (because why not?), we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we uncover, analyze, and inevitably freak out over information online.Each episode unpacks everything from spotting AI-generated texts—yes, AI trying to fool you—and uncovering global secrets using open-source intelligence, all while featuring two AI co-hosts, Castor and Pollux, because what’s a podcast without some virtual sidekicks? Think of them as the Alexa of bad advice, but with slightly more charm.We’ll cover the latest tools, mind-bending techniques, and possibly even a few ethical dilemmas—because AI isn’t going to raise them itself, is it? Whether you’re a journalist, a researcher, or just someone who fears the robot uprising but can’t look away, Digital Digging
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Welcome to Digital Digging, the podcast where AI and investigative research collide in what can only be described as a digital dumpster fire of possibilities. Hosted by Henk van Ess, a man who willingly handed his voice over to a machine (because why not?), we explore how artificial intelligence is...
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