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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

    Beware of these futuristic background checks
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    Tons of people are looking for work. AI-powered background checks could stand in the way.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    It’s easy to sneak onto your partner’s phone. Don’t.It’s easy to sneak onto your partner’s phone. Don’t.
    Technology

    Tempting as it may be, the vast majority of Americans think snooping is bad.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The world’s scariest facial recognition company, explainedThe world’s scariest facial recognition company, explained
    Technology

    Clearview AI sells incredibly powerful facial recognition technology and now wants to help with end the pandemic.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Paranoia about cheating is making online education terrible for everyone
    Technology

    A sudden switch to online learning reveals a slew of challenges for educators.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    How the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory went from fringe to mainstreamHow the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory went from fringe to mainstream
    Technology

    Despite what the internet might be telling you, cellphones did not cause the Covid-19 pandemic.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    What happens when you go coronavirus viral
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    Meet three people whose tweets about surviving Covid-19 briefly made them internet famous.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Coronavirus scammers are flooding social media with fake cures and tests
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    Your guide to the scam-filled digital black market for Covid-19 products.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Don’t expect AI to solve the coronavirus crisis  on its ownDon’t expect AI to solve the coronavirus crisis  on its own
    Technology

    How optimistic should we be about the impact of artificial intelligence in a pandemic?

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    6 things to know about telehealth
    Technology

    Due to Covid-19, video chats with doctors are becoming mainstream. Here’s how it all works.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Trump ordered more N95 masks. 3M says his tactics could make the shortage worse.Trump ordered more N95 masks. 3M says his tactics could make the shortage worse.
    Technology

    As millions of respirators keep surfacing, health care workers say they need more.

    By Rebecca Heilweil