
Shirin Ghaffary
Former Senior Correspondent
Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary


Companies are on a hiring spree for people who can code an alternative reality.

Here’s what a so-called “smart wall” of technology at the US-Mexico border looks like.


The social media platform will ban deepfakes and other manipulated media that could cause “serious harm.” The ban won’t apply to a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi from last year.


The company announced new details Tuesday about how what’s been called its “Supreme Court” for content moderation will work.


Workers say Amazon threatened to fire employees who criticized its environmental policies; now, they’re planning to speak out en masse.


Supporters of the ban say the company isn’t doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.


Anna Wiener paints a biting portrait of startup culture in her new memoir, Uncanny Valley.


Dozens of tech companies signed on to an amicus brief in support of appealing the controversial public charge rule.


Alphabet’s board recently concluded an investigation into misconduct at the company but says Drummond’s departure is not connected.


Facebook will take down videos that have been highly altered by AI but will continue to allow controversial fake videos.