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Colin Lecher
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Reporter, The Markup
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Business economy energy and financial markets
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By Colin Lecher Verified, Tomas Apodaca| LLRX@ CalMatters and The Markup used Facebook’s AI model to count the millions of dollars it makes after violent news eventsAfter the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July, the merchandise started showing up on Facebook. Trump, fist in the air, face bloodied from a bullet, appeared on everything. Coffee mugs. Hawaiian shirts. Trading cards. Commemorative coins. Heart ornaments.
By Colin Lecher Verified, Tomas Apodaca| Tech News Tube@ Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
By Colin Lecher Verified, Tomas Apodaca| LLRX@ CalMatters and The Markup used Facebook’s AI model to count the millions of dollars it makes after violent news eventsAfter the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July, the merchandise started showing up on Facebook. Trump, fist in the air, face bloodied from a bullet, appeared on everything. Coffee mugs. Hawaiian shirts. Trading cards. Commemorative coins. Heart ornaments.
Company Info
The Markup
The Markup is a nonprofit investigative journalism organization based in New York City, founded in 2018. It focuses on data-driven reporting that examines the societal impact of technology. The organization aims to hold tech companies accountable and drive policy changes through actionable, evidence-based journalism. Led by CEO Nabiha Syed and editor-in-chief Sisi Wei, The Markup was founded by notable figures including Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Angwin. The organization has received significant funding, including a $20 million gift from Craigslist founder Craig Newmark, and grants from various foundations. It operates under Markup News Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and has been recognized for its financial health and transparency. The Markup publishes in-depth reports on tech industry practices and develops methodologies for auditing algorithms and tracking digital inequities. Its investigations have influenced policy discussions and prompted legal actions, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, academics, and the public interested in technology accountability.
New York, New York, United States
+1 347-717-4094
Founded: 2018