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Rebecca Heilweil

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Senior Writer at Fast Company
📍 United States

Rebecca Heilweil is a Senior Writer for Fast Company, specializing in emerging technology, including AI, the commercial space industry, and tech policy. Her reporting delves into the intersection of technology and politics. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a background in World History and Political Science.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Senior Writer
Location
United States
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AI & Government Policy
She frequently reports on the US government's adoption of AI, including policy for federal workers and the use of specific models by agencies.
Commercial Space Industry
A core focus of her reporting, evidenced by her coverage of launches and her forthcoming book on the political history of the International Space Station.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Senior Writer
Fast Company
5-2023 - 9-2025
Tech Reporter
FedScoop
11-2019 - 1-2023
Reporter at Recode
Vox
In the press

Media appearances

AI abstinence won't work. Featured in Fast Company
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Fast Company hires Heilweil as senior writer. Featured in Talking Biz News
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Education
World History and Political Science
University of Pennsylvania
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Hunter College High School
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