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A collage of illustrations from The Markup's stories this year.

Hello World

Our Real-World Impact In 2024

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

December 14, 2024 08:00 ET

A view from behind of three woman wearing white blazers or dresses as they embrace with their hands placed on each other's back while they are surrounded by other woman around them. The woman on the left has long black hair, the woman in the center has shoulder-length blonde curly hair and the woman on the far right has long brunette hair.

Artificial Intelligence

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

A first-of-its-kind study highlights the stark gender disparity in AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images — and puts into focus the evolving risks for women in politics and public life

December 11, 2024 06:00 ET

A collage-style illustration in red and yellow hues with various visuals related to housing and rent, including: a house, an apartment building, a Google maps screenshot, a "for rent" sign, a key, a line graph, rent prices, an arrow pointing up and a legal document.

Locked Out

Landlords Are Using AI To Raise Rents — and Cities Are Starting To Push Back

Federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself "at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices"

December 2, 2024 08:30 ET

Photograph of a surveillance tower monitor, with a background landscape of a river and mountains

Artificial Intelligence

Trump Wants Even Looser AI Guardrails. Why California, Despite Passing Over 20 AI Bills This Year, Might Not Push Back

President-elect Trump has vowed to rescind an executive order that imposed AI safeguards, and could use tech to enable mass deportations. How far will California go in the other direction?

November 21, 2024 12:32 ET

Photo illustration of a person surrounded by graphic elements that include the U.S. Supreme Courthouse, a hand with a gavel, a dilated eye, a search bar, a bottle with pills floating around, a pregnancy test and a diagram of a uterus; a dotted white line with two location pins runs across the composition

The BreakdownPrivacy

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

November 14, 2024 08:00 ET

A person in ceremonial attire holds a staff and stands in front of flags during a memorial for Native American war veterans. They are wearing glasses and have braided hair, dressed in a sequined outfit with patches, including one that reads 'Never Forgotten' with an image of a military service member.

Impact

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

October 28, 2024 08:00 ET

Sisi Wei, right, and Dean Baquet in front of a colorful background at the Aspen Ideas Festival in June

Inside The Markup

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

The awards honor the accomplishments of news and legal leaders whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment

October 17, 2024 08:00 ET

Ride-share driver and SEIU Gig Workers Union member John Mejia, center, speaks during a press conference outside of the Supreme Court of California in San Francisco on May 21, 2024. The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Prop. 22, a ballot initiative that allows ride-share companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to classify drivers as independent contractors.

Working for an Algorithm

California Uber and Lyft Drivers Could Get Back Pay

The state Labor Commissioner sues to help ride-hailing drivers with wage theft that happened before Proposition 22 took effect

October 16, 2024 13:18 ET

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Blacklight

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

October 16, 2024 08:00 ET

Photo illustration of a raised fist holding up crumpled up one-hundred dollar bills, a rifle and bullets

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

October 4, 2024 08:00 ET