About Modelodge

About Modelodge: News for the people building the next thing.

Modelodge is an independent tech news site covering AI, startups, culture, productivity and social media. We report on the companies, money and code shaping technology, for founders, operators, investors, engineers and anyone curious about how it all gets built.

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Why Modelodge exists

Most tech coverage is for people watching from the outside. Instead, Modelodge is for people on the inside. For example, we write for founders deciding whether to raise, engineers choosing a stack and operators hiring sales leads.

That means less hype and more detail. We explain what happened, who it affects and what it means for the people doing the work. In short, we want every story to help someone make a real decision.

Our newsroom covers AI, startups, opinion, culture, productivity and social media.

We are independent. Advertising never decides what we cover, and we label every sponsored item. Because of that, a story runs on Modelodge because it matters, not because someone paid for it. Read our editorial and ethics policy.

How Modelodge works

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Facts first

Every story leads with what happened. We label analysis and opinion clearly, so you always know which is which.
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Name the numbers

We print funding round sizes, revenue, headcount and valuations when we know them. If we can’t confirm a figure, we say so.
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Independent

Sponsors never see stories before publication. They also have no say in what we cover or how we cover it.
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Fix it in public

We date every correction and note it at the top of the story, not at the bottom. Read our editorial and ethics policy for details.

What we cover

AIAI models, labs and the companies building on them, from open weights to agents in production. Funding, launches, research and policy. StartupsStartup news: launches, shutdowns, pivots, acquisitions and the founders behind them, from first product to scale-up and exit. OpinionTech opinion and analysis: arguments from our editors and contributors on AI, startups and policy, clearly labelled and backed by reporting. CultureTech culture: how technology shapes everyday life and society, and the people, trends and debates behind the products, from internet culture to ethics. ProductivityProductivity tools and the future of work: AI assistants, collaboration software, note-taking and the apps teams use to get more done. Social MediaSocial media news: X, Meta, TikTok, YouTube and more, covering algorithms, content moderation, policy and the business of the big platforms.

More from Modelodge

Our reporting goes beyond the daily news. Sign up for our newsletters to get stories in your inbox. You can also listen to the podcast, watch our videos and join us at our events.

Builders can try Lodge Tools, and writers can pitch us a story. Finally, follow Modelodge on LinkedIn, X and YouTube for our latest stories.

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Independent tech news: questions about Modelodge

What is Modelodge?

Modelodge is an independent tech news site covering AI, startups, culture, productivity and social media. We write for founders, operators, investors and engineers.

Is Modelodge free to read?

Yes. Every story is free, and so are our newsletters. You can also listen to the Lodge Hours podcast for free.

Who writes for Modelodge?

Our reporters, editors and producers write and edit every story. You can meet them on our team page. In addition, operators and engineers can pitch us as contributors.

How does Modelodge make money?

Through clearly labelled sponsorships on our newsletters, podcast, video and events, plus event tickets. However, sponsors never see stories before publication, and they have no say in what we cover. See our advertising options.

How does Modelodge handle corrections?

We date every correction and note it at the top of the story, not at the bottom. To report an error, use our contact page.

How do I send a story tip?

Email hello@modelodge.com or use our contact form. We protect our sources.

Where is Modelodge based?

Our office is in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India.