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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    This social network for churches is thriving in the coronavirus pandemicThis social network for churches is thriving in the coronavirus pandemic
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    In response to the coronavirus, churches are playing catch-up to get themselves online. Some platforms are eager to help.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Meet the renegade engineers on Slack trying to fix the coronavirus supplies shortageMeet the renegade engineers on Slack trying to fix the coronavirus supplies shortage
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    Inside a 13,000-user Slack group trying to hack together tools we need to fight Covid-19.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Feeling anxious about coronavirus? There’s an app for that.Feeling anxious about coronavirus? There’s an app for that.
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    Providers of mental health apps and chatbots told Recode that usage has gone up, but these services aren’t a replacement for live counseling with a human therapist.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Facebook is flagging some coronavirus news posts as spamFacebook is flagging some coronavirus news posts as spam
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    As social distancing limits in-office staff, social platforms are relying more on AI to moderate their content.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Here’s what Alexa and other smart speakers say about the coronavirusHere’s what Alexa and other smart speakers say about the coronavirus
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    In the midst of a pandemic, your voice assistant might need some tweaks.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The most ridiculous ways companies are trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreakThe most ridiculous ways companies are trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreak
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    From anti-spitting hats to doctor robots, new business opportunities are abundant and weird.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Facebook and Twitter are struggling to get coronavirus disinformation details from the governmentFacebook and Twitter are struggling to get coronavirus disinformation details from the government
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    The State Department seems unusually secretive in its reports on coronavirus disinformation.

    By Rebecca Heilweil and Shirin Ghaffary
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    Facebook doubles down on removing coronavirus conspiracy theoriesFacebook doubles down on removing coronavirus conspiracy theories
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    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok are all battling misinformation related to the novel coronavirus.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Rebecca Heilweil
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    Voters struggled with LA’s fancy new voting machines on Super TuesdayVoters struggled with LA’s fancy new voting machines on Super Tuesday
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    The California primary marked the debut of a new voting system. Some voters encountered technical issues.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The pope’s plan to fight back against evil AIThe pope’s plan to fight back against evil AI
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    The Vatican’s interest in artificial intelligence isn’t new, but pay attention to the tech companies that are joining along.

    By Rebecca Heilweil