Algorithmic Pricing and the Price of Rice
Hello, friends, As you know, we love to analyze algorithms here at The Markup. The more complex and secretive it …
Probing Facebook’s Misinformation Machine
Hello, friends, On Tuesday, The Markup reporter Maddy Varner bought an ad on Facebook to promote this newsletter. Using Facebook’s …
Most Important Factor in COVID-19 Testing: Location, Location, Location
Hello, friends, Who gets tested for the coronavirus? This question is increasingly urgent here in the U.S. as we try …
Help Us Investigate What Amazon Considers “Essential”
Hello, friends, During these difficult times, we are learning that what is considered an essential service can vary tremendously. In …
Understanding the Tech Gig Workers’ Revolt
Hello friends, Amid the worsening health crisis, it's becoming clear that the front-line workers are not just the brave health …
Do We Need to Give Up Privacy to Fight the Coronavirus?
Hello, friends, It’s been a sobering week here in New York City. The streets are silent except for the sounds …
Who Gets a Coronavirus Test? We’re Asking Every State for Its Algorithm
Hello! As you have probably noticed, we are obsessed with algorithms here at The Markup. And we have good reason: …
The Markup - Issue #4
Hello! Welcome to The Markup’s third week of publishing! I hope you are taking care of yourself in the face …
The Markup - Issue #3
Hello! Welcome to The Markup’s second week of publishing. We are very excited to be up and running. If you …
The Markup Newsletter - Issue #2
Hello! Welcome to The Markup newsletter. We wanted you to be the first to know that we have just launched …
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