Tea, The Dating Safety App That Didn’t Keep User's Data Safe

Tea, The Dating Safety App That Didn’t Keep User's Data Safe

Author: Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, Terrance Gaines July 29, 2025 Duration: 55:40

Tea, the dating safety app designed to help women vet potential partners, was hacked, exposing the very people it was designed to protect, personal pictures, and verification information like images of driver’s licenses.


We also discuss, Astronomer, the AI company whose now former CEO and Head of HR were caught in an adulterous embrace on the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert, Trump’s war on Woke AI in his AI Action Plan, and Elon Musk’s X.ai working on a version of Grok for children.

Hosts:


Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech


Links:

Gwyneth Paltrow Is Astronomer’s ‘Temporary Spokesperson’ -- Read More

Hackers leak 13,000 user photos and IDs from the Tea app -- Read More

Trump’s war on “biased AI” -- Read More

Why Elon Musk’s ‘Baby Grok’ has child safety advocates alarmed -- Read More


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Every week, the hosts of The Tech Jawn gather to unpack the latest headlines from the world of technology, but they do so through a lens you won't find just anywhere. Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, and Terrance Gaines are more than just commentators; they're enthusiasts deeply embedded in the conversation about how innovation intersects with Black culture and community. This isn't a simple news recap. You'll hear them break down everything from new gadgets and AI developments to the implications of social media algorithms, all while asking the critical questions about who these tools are really for. The discussion consistently goes beyond the specs to tackle pressing issues like the digital divide, data privacy concerns for marginalized groups, and the ongoing struggle for genuine diversity within the tech industry itself. The result is a necessary and engaging dialogue that connects the dots between the week's tech announcements and their real-world impact. Tuning into this podcast means joining a nuanced conversation where the cultural context is always part of the story, offering listeners a vital and often overlooked perspective on the forces shaping our digital lives.
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