A factory line of terrors: TikTok's African content moderators complain they were treated like robots, reviewing videos of suicide and animal cruelty for less than $3 an hour.
- As TikTok gains in popularity in the Middle East and North Africa, it's ramping up its content moderation operation in the region.
- But reviewers for the platform complain they're watching hours of graphic videos with little psychological help.
- "The devil of this job is that you get sick slowly," one former content moderator told Insider.
A one-time $6 billion donation from Musk, Bezos, and other billionaires could save 42 million people from starvation, World Food Programme director says
The executive director for the UN World Food Programme, David Beasley, said 42 million people across the globe were "knocking on famine's door."
18 haunting images capture Cyprus' divided border that's effectively frozen-in-time
The United Nations Buffer Zone has cut straight through Cyprus for nearly five decades, freezing the location in time.
How the Russian officer elite has been decimated in Ukraine — here are the generals and top commanders killed in action
Ukraine targeted Lt. Gen. Oleg Tsokov, the highest-ranking Russian officer killed so far, with a missile strike in Russian-held territory this week.
The 4 most dangerous missions American troops carried out 79 years ago on D-Day
From a daring clifftop assault under to setting up defensive balloons under withering fire, these were D-Day's most dangerous and crucial missions.
D-Day by the numbers: Here's what it took 79 years ago to pull off the biggest amphibious invasion in history
The invasion of Normandy is unquestionably one of the greatest military undertakings in history. Here's what it took to pull it off.
Russia is claiming victory in Bakhmut, but the price it paid for it 'doesn't bode well' for Putin's bigger plans, experts say
Experts have said Bakhmut may be a political victory for Putin, who needs a win, but Russia's claims of victory came at a high cost.
Before and after images show how Russia's invasion has shattered the city of Bakhmut
These images show the toll of 10 months of intense combat that has turned Bakhmut into one of the world's most ruined cities.
The US Navy has its eyes on a new submarine base set to help it keep track of China's growing undersea fleet
Working with Australia and the UK, the US is making plans to keep a close eye on China's increasingly active submarine fleet.
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A North Carolina gerrymandering effort could oust a Democratic lawmaker who wrote a bill to make it illegal for lawmakers to gerrymander
US Rep. Jeff Jackson said the Republican caucus in North Carolina would draw him out of his district in a gerrymandering effort.
Why Hollywood actors and writers are on strike and how the WGA and SAG-AFTRA walkouts are changing the entertainment industry
Insider is covering the historic twin labor stoppages upending Hollywood. Here's a look at our coverage of the simultaneous SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
From non-native bluegrass in Antarctica to beautiful spotted bugs in the middle of NYC, here are 5 invasive species that are as stunning as they are threatening to humanity
A United Nations report says invasive species are costing the world $423 billion every year to combat. And we are part of the problem.
A Welsh man uploaded a Facebook video of himself destroying 4,500 year-old rock art. Now, he will get 4 months in prison as officials say the Bronze Age artifact is 'lost forever.'
Julian Baker, 52, lived near the South Wales site of the rock he destroyed. Cadw, the Welsh cultural preservation body, said they welcomed his sentence.
Best Labor Day sales 2023: Hand-picked deals on mattresses, TVs, laptops, and more
The Labor Day sales mark the best chance for the next few months to get a great deal on mattresses, TVs, laptops, and more top products.
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Anderson Cooper says there was a steep learning curve in figuring out how to cover a candidate like Trump
In a recent interview with the New York Times, longtime CNN anchor Anderson Cooper discussed the challenges of covering Trump.
Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urías has been arrested on felony domestic violence charges: report
MLB pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on felony domestic violence charges, per ESPN. He served a 20-game suspension for similar allegations in 2019.
Kaiser Permanente patients are siding with its workers as they vote on whether or not to strike
Patients agree with healthcare workers that Kaiser Permanente must address staffing shortages to protect patient health.
Auto expert says Tesla's Model Y battery pack has 'zero repairability,' so a minor collision can junk the car
EV batteries bring all sorts of challenges when they get damaged after accidents. One expert says Tesla customers are especially at risk.
See over 50 once beloved cars that have been discontinued
Beloved cars that are no longer in production include models from Cadillac, Chevrolet, Lotus, and Hummer.
Companies are using sneaky software and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
'Love Is Blind' is hell on earth: Contestants say producers deprived them of food and sleep, preyed on their anxieties, and refused to let them quit
"Love Is Blind" was supposed to be a different kind of dating show. But contestants say being on the series was traumatic: "It literally ruins lives."
A hacker ripped me off for $10,000. The scam turned out to be brilliant — and terrifying.
Verizon, Chase, and the police were all useless when my identity got hacked. Then Psycho Bunny came to the rescue.
Sorry, homebuyers. Houses aren't getting cheaper.
Buyers may wince at higher rates. The economy may be wheezing. But there just aren't enough homes for sale to sink prices, Zillow's Skylar Olsen said.
A Rivian customer waited 3 years for his dream car. It died within days.
Two days after it arrived, Chase Merrill's electric R1S SUV was bricked in the snow. The company said it would cost $2,100 to transport for repairs.
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Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
Signal's president doubts Elon Musk can successfully turn Twitter into a 'super app' like WeChat
Meredith Whittaker said in a recent interview that factors like competition and government support leave little possibility for a WeChat of the West.
The Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter is encouraging other Russians to do the same, promising they'll be taken care of for life
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine published an interview with a man it identified as the pilot in which he discussed how he escaped Russia.
13 production companies helping Chase, Pepsi, and more brands make Hollywood movies and TV for streamers like Netflix
Big brands are becoming Hollywood's new financiers, pouring millions into film and television projects, and these top production companies are their most active partners.
The U.S. government is investing $22 million into developing surveillance clothing that includes shirts, pants, and underwear that can record video and audio
The U.S. government is reportedly investing $22 million into a project to develop clothes that record audio and video, according to The Intercept.
Mercedes says it can beat any Tesla on range with a new car nearing production
A new Mercedes sedan model gets nearly 470 miles on a single charge, much more than any Tesla.
GOP Sen. Mike Lee muses about Burning Man attendees converting to Christianity following disaster: 'God's judgement is real'
The Utah senator highlighted the wild activities that some festival attendees took part in, including orgies and group orgasm hypnosis sessions.
Inside the secretive world of superyachts, where the world's elite gather to relax and broker deals away from prying eyes
The luxury vessels offer the chance for billionaires to relax away from media scrutiny, broker deals unconstrained by national borders.
Here's how to find out which brands, sports, and musicians Facebook and Instagram think you're interested in
Facebook and Instagram store a list of topics they think you like and use them to serve you ads Meta thinks you'll find relevant.
A mom took out over $77,000 in student loans to send her son with autism to college. He got his debt wiped out — but she's still paying hers off with no end in sight.
Marsha Wipperman wanted to give her son the best life possible, even if it meant taking on parent PLUS student loans. Now she just wants relief.
BeReal is set to make its first marketing hire — but experts say it could be too late for the app to recapture its early buzz
BeReal, the buzzy photosharing app, had its viral moment in 2022 but has since lost steam.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo spread his money across half a dozen bank accounts as a rookie because of the FDIC's $250,000 limit. Billionaire team owner Marc Lasry told him to invest instead.
When Giannis Antetokounmpo first arrived in the US at age 18, he opened accounts at "five, six, seven" different banks to keep his money safe.
Meet Zelenskyy's pick for Ukraine's new defense minister, who's been deeply involved with Russian negotiations and prisoner exchanges
In March 2022, Rustem Umerov experienced symptoms of poisoning while he was involved in peace negotiations with Russia
AI booster Paul Graham complains of rise in web content that's 'AI generated SEO bait'
The Y Combinator-founder struck a different tone on generative AI after a run in with low quality web content.
Charlie Munger pockets $70,000 a year from a $1,000 investment he made in 1962 - and has likely raked in over $1 million in total
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's right-hand man, spent $1,000 on oil royalties in 1962. He now receives 70 times that amount from them each year.
Bob Iger's latest headache is Disney's battle with 'cable cowboy' John Malone
Charter's Spectrum service stopped carrying Disney-owned cable channels Thursday after the company rejected new contract terms.
Berkshire Hathaway stock could crash 99% and Warren Buffett would still have trounced the S&P 500
Warren Buffett oversaw a nearly 3,800,000% rise in Berkshire Hathaway stock between 1965 and 2022, crushing the S&P 500's 25,000% gain in that period.