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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

Rebecca Heilweil covered emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and, sometimes, the supply chain. Usually, this means writing about some form of machine. During her time at Vox, she’s written about batteries, air conditioners, computer chips, and spaceships. She has previously written for Slate, NBC, and Fortune, and appeared on Today Explained and Marketplace.

Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

Why Teslas keep catching on fire
The Highlight

EVs catch fire far less often than gas-powered cars, but firefighters still need to adapt.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The FAA is struggling. Who can save it?The FAA is struggling. Who can save it?
Technology

The Federal Aviation Administration needs some tech support.

By Rebecca Heilweil
5 unintended consequences of the EV revolution5 unintended consequences of the EV revolution
Technology

EVs are going to change our cars — and how we drive.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Elon Musk’s Starlink is only the beginningElon Musk’s Starlink is only the beginning
Technology

Satellite internet is going mainstream. So are its challenges.

By Rebecca Heilweil
What is generative AI, and why is it suddenly everywhere?What is generative AI, and why is it suddenly everywhere?
The rise of artificial intelligence, explained

Between ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion, AI suddenly feels mainstream.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The year EVs outgrew TeslaThe year EVs outgrew Tesla
Technology

The transition to electric vehicles hit several milestones in 2022.

By Rebecca Heilweil
NASA’s latest moon mission is the dawn of a new space age
Technology

The Orion capsule splashed down on Sunday, wrapping up the historic Artemis 1 mission.

By Rebecca Heilweil and Ellen Ioanes
AI is finally good at stuff, and that’s a problemAI is finally good at stuff, and that’s a problem
Technology

Here’s why you’ve been hearing so much about ChatGPT.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Elon Musk has Twitter and Tesla problemsElon Musk has Twitter and Tesla problems
Technology

Issues at Tesla are piling up while its boss is distracted by his new company.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The White House’s plan to colonize the moon, briefly explainedThe White House’s plan to colonize the moon, briefly explained
Technology

Putting humans on the moon is more political than you might think.

By Rebecca Heilweil