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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    At least one member of Congress thinks we need a government agency to regulate social media companiesAt least one member of Congress thinks we need a government agency to regulate social media companies
    Technology

    During a hearing with tech CEOs, Rep. Peter Welch asked if they’d be open to a new federal agency focused on social media platforms.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Facebook is finally cracking down hard on anti-vaccine content. It is facing an uphill battle.Facebook is finally cracking down hard on anti-vaccine content. It is facing an uphill battle.
    Technology

    Facebook critics say the anti-vaccination communities that have flourished on the platform are fueling Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The key ingredient that could hold back vaccine manufacturingThe key ingredient that could hold back vaccine manufacturing
    Technology

    Lipid nanoparticles are essential to the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines — and we’re staring down a shortage.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Twitter is tweaking its approach to vaccine misinformationTwitter is tweaking its approach to vaccine misinformation
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    The company is introducing a new strike system that could lead to some users getting permanently banned.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Coming soon to Twitter: Tweets you have to pay forComing soon to Twitter: Tweets you have to pay for
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    Twitter, a notoriously public platform, is building a walled garden.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Online romance scammers stole more hearts (and money) in 2020 than 2019Online romance scammers stole more hearts (and money) in 2020 than 2019
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    During a pandemic that has caused a loneliness epidemic, people lost more than $300 million to romance scams.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Online scammers are rushing to exploit people desperate to get the Covid-19 vaccineOnline scammers are rushing to exploit people desperate to get the Covid-19 vaccine
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    From forged vaccine cards to fake appointments, here are the online Covid-19 scams to watch out for.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    How the Covid-19 pandemic broke Nextdoor
    Technology

    Amid the pandemic, lots of people are turning to Nextdoor for help. That’s not always what they find.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Facebook is finally banning vaccine misinformationFacebook is finally banning vaccine misinformation
    Technology

    Nearly a year into the pandemic, Facebook now aims to take down misinformation on vaccines overall — not just Covid-19 vaccines.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    A big hurdle for older Americans trying to get vaccinated: Using the internetA big hurdle for older Americans trying to get vaccinated: Using the internet
    Technology

    Not all seniors have what’s needed to quickly snag a vaccine appointment: a computer and an internet connection.

    By Rebecca Heilweil