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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    Tenants sounded the alarm on facial recognition in their buildings. Lawmakers are listening.Tenants sounded the alarm on facial recognition in their buildings. Lawmakers are listening.
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    Imagine being locked out of your home because software selected by your landlord can’t identify your face.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Schools are using facial recognition to try to stop shootings. Here’s why they should think twice.
    Technology

    Facial recognition is just one of several AI-powered security tools showing up at schools.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    New York City couldn’t pry open its own black box algorithms. So now what?New York City couldn’t pry open its own black box algorithms. So now what?
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    From policing to schools, algorithms impact the lives of nearly 9 million New Yorkers. Nobody seems to really understand how, though.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Artificial intelligence will help determine if you get your next job
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    AI is being used to attract applicants and to predict a candidate’s fit for a position. But is it up to the task?

    By Rebecca Heilweil

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