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Fearing AI Will Take Their Jobs, Workers Plan a Long Battle Against Tech

At a landmark gathering in California, workers discussed defenses against artificial intelligence and surveillance technology

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Online Censorship In Schools Is ‘More Pervasive' Than Expected, New Data Shows

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1 in 6 Congresswomen Targeted by AI-Generated Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

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How Do I Protect My Privacy If I’m Seeking an Abortion?

A guide to keeping your plans private through every step of an abortion in any state, including Florida and South Dakota

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We Made an Emergency Alert Guide To Help Californians Navigate a Complicated Process. Here’s How To Do This In Any State

CalMatters and The Markup reported on how residents in each of California’s 58 counties can sign up for local emergency alerts, and found a few surprises along the way. Here’s how you can build the same guide in your state

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How Do I Prepare My Phone for a Protest? (Updated 2024)

Simple steps to take before hitting the streets

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How Meta Brings in Millions Off Political Violence

CalMatters and The Markup used Facebook’s AI model to count the millions of dollars it makes after violent news events

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TikTok Videos Spread Misinformation to New Migrant Community in New York City

Misinformation on TikTok influenced these Senegalese migrants to come to the United States. Now they are being fed even more misleading information about navigating their new home

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Michigan’s “Fair and Reasonable” Reforms Allowed Car Insurers to Charge More in Black Neighborhoods

An investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found lawmakers created loopholes big enough to drive through

Show Your Work: How We Investigated Car Insurance Loopholes in Michigan

Resource: How to Get a Discount on Your Car Insurance

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Our Real-World Impact In 2024

The Markup’s reporting led to federal lawsuits, local government reforms, and much more

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Bill Would Force V.A. to Overhaul Suicide Prevention Algorithm That Favors White Men

The legislation would require the agency to incorporate factors linked to elevated suicide risk among women veterans into its AI program

Original Investigation: V.A. Uses a Suicide Prevention Algorithm To Decide Who Gets Extra Help. It Favors White Men.

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Department of Education Sued Following Markup Investigation Into FAFSA Data Shared with Facebook

Advocates want answers after The Markup found the department sharing student data with Meta

Original Investigation: Applied for Student Aid Online? Facebook Saw You

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Launching Blacklight Query, a Tool to Scan Websites for Privacy at Scale

Inspect batches of websites for user-tracking tech with our new open-source command-line tool

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Is Twitter Throttling a Website Right Now?

Measure in real-time how long it takes for X’s link shortener to redirect to any URL.

Update: Twitter Is Throttling Patreon Links, Creators Say It Undermines Their Livelihood

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See the Neighborhoods Internet Providers Excluded from Fast Internet

Explore The Markup’s interactive map to see where AT&T, CenturyLink, and Verizon offered only slow internet speeds in major U.S. cities

Resource: Slow Internet? Find Out What Side of the Digital Divide You’re On

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Sisi Wei Recognized as a Freedom of the Press Rising Star in 2024 RCFP Awards

October 17, 2024

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The Markup Wins ONA Awards for General Excellence and Community-Centered Journalism

September 23, 2024

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The Markup’s “Clear and Beautiful” Reporting Wins Online Journalism Award

August 17, 2024

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