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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

    Technology
    Facebook is lifting its political ad ban — in Georgia onlyFacebook is lifting its political ad ban — in Georgia only
    Technology

    An extended pause on political ads had complicated the Senate runoffs.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    How influencers are being recruited to promote the Covid-19 vaccineHow influencers are being recruited to promote the Covid-19 vaccine
    Technology

    A Trump administration plan to use celebrities has been scrapped, but other vaccine education campaigns are turning to influencers to boost Covid-19 inoculation.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Why the US government wants Facebook to sell off Instagram and WhatsAppWhy the US government wants Facebook to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp
    Technology

    Experts told Recode it’s possible that Facebook will be forced to sell both apps, but not anytime soon.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    How quickly can the US distribute a Covid-19 vaccine? Here are the four biggest logistical challenges.How quickly can the US distribute a Covid-19 vaccine? Here are the four biggest logistical challenges.
    Technology

    The US needs everything from freezers to specialty glass to distribute a vaccine.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Twitter announces Fleets and audio spaces, two new things Twitter didn’t really inventTwitter announces Fleets and audio spaces, two new things Twitter didn’t really invent
    Technology

    The company that’s famous for being a public platform is trying something more private.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Is social media ready for a Covid-19 vaccine?Is social media ready for a Covid-19 vaccine?
    Technology

    Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are bracing for more misinformation.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    YouTube is awash with election misinformation — and it isn’t taking it downYouTube is awash with election misinformation — and it isn’t taking it down
    Technology

    Videos questioning the election results are racking up hundreds of thousands of views.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    No, Joe Biden did not mysteriously gain 138,000 Michigan votes all at onceNo, Joe Biden did not mysteriously gain 138,000 Michigan votes all at once
    Technology

    False claims, retweeted by the president, about the Michigan vote tabulation exploited a counting error that’s been resolved.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Politics
    Live results for California’s Proposition 22 on ride-hailing driversLive results for California’s Proposition 22 on ride-hailing drivers
    Politics

    Californians will vote on whether ride-hailing drivers should be independent contractors or full-time employees.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    California has rejected a major gig economy reform, leaving workers without employee protectionsCalifornia has rejected a major gig economy reform, leaving workers without employee protections
    Technology

    In a victory for companies like Uber and Lyft, California will classify ride-hailing drivers as independent contractors.

    By Rebecca Heilweil