Topic: Rfid Censorship

Adam Savage of Mythbusters reportedly backpedaled on his claims that American Express blocked a segment on RFID security. While Savage initially stated the credit card company threatened the show's advertising, he later claimed the producers made the decision to cut the segment. The speakers interpret this reversal as a forced correction to protect his employment and the show's sponsors.

Adam Savage of Mythbusters describes how a planned segment on the hackability of RFID chips was suppressed by the Discovery Channel. The cancellation followed a conference call involving legal counsel from American Express, Visa, and Texas Instruments, illustrating how corporate sponsors can exert control over media content to prevent the disclosure of technology vulnerabilities.