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Help Us Investigate Facebook Pixel Tracking
The full extent of how Facebook tracks people on the web is not understood—but you can help uncover what data the tech giant is gathering about you
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Why It’s So Hard to Regulate Algorithms
Governments increasingly use algorithms to do everything from assign benefits to dole out punishment—but attempts to regulate them have been unsuccessful
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Public Agencies Are Buying Up AI-Driven Hiring Tools and “Bossware”
The Markup, through public records requests, found more than 20 public agencies using the sometimes-controversial software
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The Shadows of Removed Posts Are Hiding in Plain Sight on Reddit
Offending posts—including sexually explicit images—linger in comment histories long after their removal from subreddits
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Leaked Facebook Documents Reveal How Company Failed on Election Promise
CEO Mark Zuckerberg had repeatedly promised to stop recommending political groups to users to squelch the spread of misinformation
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California May Be the First State to Legislate Amazon Warehouse Conditions
A bill headed to the governor’s desk aims to curb injuries in warehouse distribution centers run by a broad spectrum of employers and outlaw punishment for bathroom breaks
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Millions of Prequalified Households Are Missing Out on a Crucial Internet Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit fund was supposed to be widely available, but not everyone is getting the money
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Uber and Lyft Donated to Community Groups Who Then Pushed the Companies’ Agenda
The ride-hail giants are orchestrating a complex PR scheme to sway public opinion to ensure drivers aren’t classified as employees
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Uber and Lyft Experiment with Labor Practices Amid Driver Shortage
Drivers say the companies should just pay better
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How Facebook’s Ad System Lets Companies Talk Out of Both Sides of Their Mouths
Exxon, Comcast, and other companies target people of different political leanings with different ads
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