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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    Here’s how Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and 8chan handle white supremacist contentHere’s how Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and 8chan handle white supremacist content
    Technology

    In light of mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend, Recode reviewed how these platforms handle content that promotes violence and spreads hateful ideologies.

    By Emily Stewart, Shirin Ghaffary and 1 more
    Technology
    Political tension at Google is only getting worsePolitical tension at Google is only getting worse
    Technology

    Another former engineer has alleged that the company fired him over his political beliefs.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Why Google employees are donating to Warren and Sanders — candidates who want to break up GoogleWhy Google employees are donating to Warren and Sanders — candidates who want to break up Google
    Technology

    They say these candidates are good for society, good for tech, and — surprisingly — good for Google.

    By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Amazon warehouse workers in Chicago say the company cheated them of overtime hoursAmazon warehouse workers in Chicago say the company cheated them of overtime hours
    Technology

    The workers recently filed a complaint with the Illinois State Department of Labor.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Where your delivery app tips really go, explainedWhere your delivery app tips really go, explained
    Technology

    Companies like DoorDash and Amazon have been accused of dipping into the tip jar. On Tuesday night, DoorDash reversed its policy.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Here’s why Google workers plan to protest their employer at Pride Parade this weekendHere’s why Google workers plan to protest their employer at Pride Parade this weekend
    Technology

    The protests come amid controversy in the LGBTQ community over the company’s harassment policies on YouTube videos.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Jony Ive, a design legend who helped create the iPhone, is leaving AppleJony Ive, a design legend who helped create the iPhone, is leaving Apple
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    Ive is leaving after two decades to create his own firm.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Some Uber and Lyft drivers say they were misled into petitioning against their own worker rightsSome Uber and Lyft drivers say they were misled into petitioning against their own worker rights
    Technology

    Several California drivers told Recode they signed messages from Lyft and Ubers asking politicians to support their job flexibility, without realizing they were campaigning against being classified as employees.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Recode Daily: How companies are getting around Trump’s Huawei banRecode Daily: How companies are getting around Trump’s Huawei ban
    Technology

    Plus: FTC goes after robocallers, LinkedIn dials down viral content, and Drive.ai closes up shop.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Recode Daily: Inside the harrowing lives of Facebook’s content moderatorsRecode Daily: Inside the harrowing lives of Facebook’s content moderators
    Technology

    Plus: YouTube considers changes to its content for kids, Slack prepares to go public, and Facebook is called for a Senate hearing on its crypto plans.

    By Shirin Ghaffary