
Rebecca Heilweil
Former Reporter, Recode by Vox
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Recent moves represent a rare moment when American tech companies question China’s tight grip on information.


A growing number of gadgets are scanning your face.


The self-driving truck company TuSimple is laying the groundwork for a futuristic autonomous freight industry.


A new documentary highlights how the controversial technology can protect people.

Facebook has banned this conspiracy site twice. But its content can still sneak back on.

When a company “reveals” its algorithm, pay attention to what it doesn’t share.


The NAACP, the Anti-Defamation League, and others say they are sick of waiting for changes.


After IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft upend their facial recognition businesses, attention turns to federal lawmakers.


Lawmakers demanded more details about spy-grade technology, after a Predator drone was spotted over Minnesota.


Researchers have for years warned about the problems with facial recognition. Now Big Blue is ditching the tech.