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Recode by Vox. Uncovering and explaining how our digital world is changing — and changing us. Subscribe to our podcasts: https://xitter.cf/t.co/bs0BDkzNn3

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The Section 230 explainer is back and much-updated because I guess a few things have happened vox.com/recode/2020/5/28/212…

Section 230, the internet law that’s under threat, explained

The pillar of internet free speech seems to be everyone’s target.

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A story about an accidental WhatsApp account hijacking and how to prevent it (and other phone number-based account security issues) from happening to you. vox.com/recode/23604327/what…

Stop using your phone number to log in

Phone numbers were never meant to protect or identify us, but we use them to do that all the time. We shouldn’t.

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For anyone who might need to switch from text 2FA to an authenticator app for some reason, here is guide: vox.com/recode/22419794/auth…

There’s a better way to protect yourself from hackers and identity thieves

If you’re using texts for two-factor authentication, it’s time to change to an app. Here’s what you need to know.

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First on Vox: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down to focus on her "family, health, and personal projects." During her tenure, YouTube became increasingly important for Google's business. In 2022, it generated over 10% of Alphabet's total revenue. vox.com/recode/2023/2/16/236…

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

One of the most prominent women in tech — and one of Google’s earliest employees — is leaving the company.

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scoop from @pkafka YouTube's longtime CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down vox.com/recode/2023/2/16/236…

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

One of the most prominent women in tech — and one of Google’s earliest employees — is leaving the company.

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SCOOP: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down, @pkafka reports. She’ll be replaced by Neal Mohan, her longtime lieutenant. vox.com/recode/2023/2/16/236…

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

One of the most prominent women in tech — and one of Google’s earliest employees — is leaving the company.

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News: YouTube’s CEO is leaving after a 9-year run. Read her memo to employees here:
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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down vox.com/recode/2023/2/16/236…

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

One of the most prominent women in tech — and one of Google’s earliest employees — is leaving the company.

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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down vox.com/recode/2023/2/16/236…

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

One of the most prominent women in tech — and one of Google’s earliest employees — is leaving the company.

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Scoop from @shiringhaffary: “progress could be overstated and the company isn’t out of the woods just yet, according to an internal memo from one of the company’s top executives that Recode obtained.” vox.com/recode/2023/2/15/235…

Leaked memo: Meta executive warns employees they’re still “at the whim of Apple”

Though the company’s stock jumped, it’s still facing big challenges from Apple, TikTok, and younger users.

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NEW: Meta CMO told employees not to get too excited about recent stock jump, according to an internal memo from earlier this month. The company is "still at the whim of Apple," making progress but "not satisfied" with number of younger users in US. vox.com/recode/2023/2/15/235…

Leaked memo: Meta executive warns employees they’re still “at the whim of Apple”

Though the company’s stock jumped, it’s still facing big challenges from Apple, TikTok, and younger users.

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Online privacy and Big Tech antitrust laws are so last session. Protecting children from the internet is the hot (not so) new thing in this new Congress: vox.com/recode/2023/2/15/235…

The new Congress is enlisting kids in its ongoing fight with Big Tech

The latest salvo in reining in tech platforms: Laws to protect children from them.

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Would you pay extra for a good seat at the movie theater? vox.com/recode/2023/2/10/235…
14%Yes
64%No
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I wrote about how people with narcolepsy can't get the meds that keep them awake (and working, and driving, and taking care of their families ... ). The Adderall shortage isn't just Adderall and it isn't just about ADHD. vox.com/recode/2023/2/10/235…

The forgotten victims of the Adderall shortage

People with narcolepsy need stimulants, too. But many pharmacy shelves are empty.

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We wrote about how after mass layoffs in tech and other industries, LinkedIn has become the platform of choice for many people to share their layoff stories. w/ @ranimolla vox.com/recode/2023/2/10/235…

You’re laid off, so you’re on LinkedIn

Vulnerability is having a moment on the platform as mass layoffs hit the tech industry.

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"Last year, 67 percent of contractors said they felt more secure working independently, up from 32 percent about a decade ago... 76 percent of such workers are “very satisfied” with their decision" vox.com/recode/2023/2/9/2359…

Your next tech job might be freelance

A growing number of workers are going freelance, taking higher wages over benefits and job security.

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President Biden said 30 million Americans have to sign non-compete agreements when they took a job. "Not anymore," he said during #SOTU2023 speech. "We're banning those agreements so companies have to compete for workers and pay them what they're worth." vox.com/recode/2023/1/5/2354…

What banning noncompetes could mean for the US workforce

President Biden wants to change how we think about anti-competitive behavior.

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NEW: I talked with @IrvingSwisher from @employamerica about the new jobs report, what it means practically for workers, and the implications of inflation + unemployment falling at the same time vox.com/policy-and-politics/…

Stop treating unemployment as a necessary evil to curb inflation

An economist explains why it’s time to rethink popular assumptions about layoffs.

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👏🏽 We don’t necessarily need layoffs and rising unemployment to curb inflation 👏🏽 vox.com/policy-and-politics/…

Stop treating unemployment as a necessary evil to curb inflation

An economist explains why it’s time to rethink popular assumptions about layoffs.

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TikTok invited reporters to tour its Transparency and Accountability Center in LA as it's trying to win over lawmakers' trust. While I didn't find the demos in the center itself particularly illuminating — the conversations around it were. vox.com/recode/2023/2/2/2358…

Behind the scenes at TikTok as it campaigns to change Americans’ hearts and minds

What I learned from a tour of the company’s new transparency and accountability center.

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Sen. Bennet is the latest lawmaker to push for a TikTok ban -- this time, an Apple/Google-imposed ban vox.com/recode/2023/1/17/235…

TikTok’s master plan to win over Washington

Millions spent on lobbyists, a billion spent on safeguards. Will it be enough to stay in the United States?

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TikTok poses an unacceptable threat to our national security. No company subject to Chinese Communist Party dictates should be able to amass such extensive data on Americans. @Apple & @Google should remove TikTok from their app stores immediately. nytimes.com/2023/02/02/techn…

Senator Calls on Apple and Google to Ban TikTok in App Stores (Published 2023)

Michael F. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, cited national security, adding to bipartisan pressure on the Chinese-owned video app.

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