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How to Search for a Better Deal on Broadband

You might even be able to help improve crucial government broadband data in the process

August 1, 2023 08:00 ET

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The Markup Nominated for Three ONA Awards

Our newsroom and our investigations into internet disparities and L.A.’s scoring system for subsidized housing are finalists for the awards

July 31, 2023 13:47 ET

Photograph of a protester holds a sign that reads "AI is Soulless" in a crowd of other people with their fists raised and holding signs.

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The Writers’ Strike Over AI Is Bigger Than Hollywood

Debates on generative technology touch every industry, including ours

July 29, 2023 08:00 ET

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How to Buy Ed Tech That Isn’t Evil

Four critical questions parents and educators should be asking

July 27, 2023 08:00 ET

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The Markup Wins National Press Club Award

Our investigative series into trackers from Facebook, Google won for its service to the public

July 26, 2023 11:30 ET

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Ese Olumhense, Tara García Mathewson, Monique O. Madan, and Soo Oh Join The Markup

We’re thrilled to welcome four journalists to our team of investigative reporters and editors

July 25, 2023 08:00 ET

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The Markup’s Summer Reading List, 2023

Brain food for curious people

July 22, 2023 08:00 ET

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We Asked Researchers About How They Use Blacklight. This Is What They Said

Their responses are a critical part of the feedback loop that helps us maximize the impact our tools have

July 15, 2023 08:00 ET

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Congressional Report Finds Meta and Tax Prep Companies “Recklessly” Shared Taxpayers’ Data

The investigation was opened in response to work published last year by The Markup

July 12, 2023 05:00 ET

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AI Environmental Equity: “It’s Not Easy Being Green”

A conversation with Shaolei Ren

July 8, 2023 08:00 ET

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