<p>Objection.ai is the new AI-powered tool from Aron D’Souza and Peter Thiel. The duo who helped bankrupt Gawker ten years ago. They're also teaming up to bring the world the steroid-embracing Enhanced Games later this month. D’Souza says Objection.ai is about restoring public trust in journalism and making it more transparent. Critics worry about its ideological bent and what it means to subject journalists, and their sources, to an AI "judge".</p><br><p>Aron D’Souza joins Jesse to talk about the tech, what it means to "object" to a reporter’s work, and if there’s any reason to believe Objection.ai could work at all.</p><br><p><strong>Host: </strong>Jesse Brown</p><p><strong>Credits:</strong> Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)</p><br><p>Additional music by Audio Network</p><p>Fact checking by Julian Abraham</p><p>Photo: <a href="http://objection.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Objection.ai</a> website (NOTE: This artwork for this episode was likely generated by A.I., by the website’s designers.)</p><br><p>More information:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/can-ai-judge-journalism-a-thiel-backed-startup-says-yes-even-if-it-risks-chilling-whistleblowers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers</a> — TechCrunch</li><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/full-transcript-conversation-with-aron-dsouza-on-objection-and-ai-in-journalism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full transcript: Conversation with Aron D’Souza on Objection and AI in journalism</a> — TechCrunch</li><li><a href="https://firstamendmentwatch.org/deep-dive/hulk-hogan-v-gawker-invasion-of-privacy-free-speech-in-a-digital-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulk Hogan v. Gawker: Invasion of Privacy &amp; Free Speech in a Digital World</a> —&nbsp;First Amendment Watch NYU</li><li><a href="https://www.pollara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Trust-in-Media-July-2024-final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trust in Media: How Canadians feel about news outlets</a> — Pollara Strategic Insights</li><li><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/695762/trust-media-new-low.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trust in Media at New Low of 28% in U.S.</a> — Gallup</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/insider/a-reporter-explains-his-approach-to-writing-news-and-features.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Reporter Explains His Approach to Writing News and Features</a> —&nbsp;New York Times</li><li><a href="https://objection.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Objection</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://fizz.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fizz</a>: Visit <a href="https://fizz.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fizz.ca</a> and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.</p><br><p><a href="https://shopify.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shopify</a>: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at <a href="https://shopify.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shopify.ca</a></p><br><p><a href="https://article.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Article</a>: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit <a href="https://article.com/canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://article.com/canadaland</a> and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/canadaland_podcasts/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram</a> for clips, announcements, explainers and more.</p><br><p>If you value this podcast, <a href="https://canadaland.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support us</a>! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at <a href="https://canadalandstore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our store</a>, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>