Recent articles from publications based in United States.
Following Markup investigation, Congress finds data brokers cost consumers tens of billions of dollars – The Markup
The Markupby Colin Lecher·27 Feb 2026
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good.
California tried to protect students’ data. Tech companies found loopholes – The Markup
The Markupby Adam Echelman·21 Feb 2026
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good.
The Sweet Lesson of Neuroscience
Asterisk Magazineby Adam Marblestone·16 Feb 2026
Scientists once hoped that studying the brain would teach us how to build AI. Now, one AI researcher may have something to teach us about the brain.
Are TikTok and X tracking you across the internet? Our privacy tool can now tell you – The Markup
The Markupby Miles Hilton·9 Feb 2026
Since 2020, readers have used Blacklight, our pioneering website privacy inspector tool, to run more than 18 million scans. Previously, Blacklight detected tracking pixels from Google and Meta.
Mamdani to kill the NYC AI chatbot we caught telling businesses to break the law – The Markup
The Markupby Colin Lecher and Katie Honan, THE CITY·30 Jan 2026
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good.
‘We’re basically pushers:’ How a battle over kids on social media is unfolding in two California courtrooms – The Markup
The Markupby Colin Lecher·30 Jan 2026
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good.
Hiring in an era of fake candidates, real scams and AI slop – The Markup
The Markupby Andrew Losowsky·24 Jan 2026
Hello world, My name is Andrew Losowsky, and I’m Product Director & Editor at The Markup and CalMatters. A few months ago, we wanted to hire a new engineer.
Generative AI is eating culture. See how close it’s getting to disrupting dance – The Markup
The Markupby Khari Johnson, Levi Sumagaysay, and Mohamed Al Elew·21 Jan 2026
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good.
How we tested and evaluated AI-generated dance videos – The Markup
The Markupby Mohamed Al Elew, Khari Johnson, and Levi Sumagaysay·21 Jan 2026
Artificial intelligence models can produce lifelike video footage with a simple text prompt. But these tools still struggle with generating realistic videos of complex natural movements, like human...
We tested more than a dozen meal delivery services — these are the ones we recommend
NBC Newsby Mili Godio·11 Aug 2025
If you're constantly struggling with dinner recipes or feeling overwhelmed by the time it takes to meal prep, it may be time to consider a meal delivery service.
Nectar Soda
Atlas Obscuraby Ugc·3 Dec 2024
Though Cincinnati is best known for breweries, another effervescent beverage has a long history in the Queen City: the nectar soda. Home to the oldest pharmacy college in the U.S.
You don’t need outdoor space to have fresh produce — here’s how to grow it right on your countertop
NBC Newsby Mili Godio·14 May 2021
If you want fresh veggies and herbs for your meals without those last-minute supermarket runs, indoor gardening systems are a fairly painless and straightforward option.
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