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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Politics
    This CEO gave his lowest-paid employees huge raises, and it made some people angryThis CEO gave his lowest-paid employees huge raises, and it made some people angry
    Politics

    Employee compensation is an emotional issue.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    A Kentucky man shot a drone flying over his yard. Then the cops arrested him.A Kentucky man shot a drone flying over his yard. Then the cops arrested him.
    Technology

    Shooting down drones is illegal. Does the law offer better options for protecting privacy?

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg wants to start a conversation about miscarriagesMark Zuckerberg wants to start a conversation about miscarriages
    Technology

    The Facebook founder is expecting a girl, but he says his wife previously suffered several miscarriages.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Criminal Justice
    Charleston shooting suspect pleads not guilty to federal chargesCharleston shooting suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges
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    Criminal Justice

    The man allegedly attacked the historic black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

    By German Lopez and Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    This chart shows why robots aren’t about to steal all our jobsThis chart shows why robots aren’t about to steal all our jobs
    Technology

    There are far too few industrial robots to make a meaningful impact on global employment.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Will artificial intelligence destroy humanity? Here are 5 reasons not to worry.Will artificial intelligence destroy humanity? Here are 5 reasons not to worry.
    Technology

    Some scholars think super-intelligent computers will eventually pose a threat to the human race. But there are good reasons to think that won’t happen.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Media
    Twitter wants to become more like Facebook, and it’s a terrible ideaTwitter wants to become more like Facebook, and it’s a terrible idea
    Media

    Twitter executives want to broaden the platform’s appeal by making it easier to use. But that could alienate the demanding users it already has.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    China
    China’s stock market is falling again, and it’s a huge problem for the governmentChina’s stock market is falling again, and it’s a huge problem for the government
    China

    The government has tied its reputation to a rising stock market, making Monday’s huge drop a big political embarrassment.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The one thing you should do to make your browser faster and more secureThe one thing you should do to make your browser faster and more secure
    Technology

    How and why to disable Flash, an obsolete but still popular technology for displaying animations and video online.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles after hackers show they’re flawedChrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles after hackers show they’re flawed
    Technology

    After security researchers demonstrated they could hack into a Jeep Cherokee from miles away, its manufacturer is upgrading the vehicle’s software.

    By Timothy B. Lee