Simmone Shah

Simmone Shah is a reporter at TIME. She covers international and tech news.

Recent Articles

Twitter, Now X, Block Removal Plan Raises Harassment Concern

Users and advocates have raised concerns about what removing the "block" feature could mean for targets of harassment.

By Simmone Shah

Electric Grids Across the U.S. Need to Change

Modernizing the electric grid and planning for extreme weather events needs to be a priority in a changing climate.

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Why Hawaiian Electric Is Facing a Lawsuit

The utility provider is facing a lawsuit over alleged inaction in the face of the destructive Lahaina wildfire.

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How to Make AI Work for You, at Work

There is increasing concern about the threat AI may pose to workers. Here's how to harness it.

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X Corp Is Suing an Anti-Hate-Speech Group

“It’s an unprecedented and shocking escalation in the war [X Corp] is waging with transparency."

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Why Threads’ Privacy Policy Is Sparking Concern

Here’s what to know about Threads’ data collection policy and plans for decentralization. 

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Robotaxis Faces Protests in San Francisco

As regulators prepare to vote on expanding autonomous taxis in San Francisco, public safety officials and citizens protest that they are unsafe.

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How Threads Became One of the Fastest Growing Apps Ever

Threads has surpassed 70 million sign-ups since launching.

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How Threads Compares to Twitter

Twitter has reportedly already sent Meta a letter threatening legal action

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How AI Could Transform Travel—and How to Take Advantage of It

A third of travelers say they would use ChatGPT to plan their vacation.

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Meta’s Parental Controls Could Put Vulnerable Teens at Risk

Experts say the tools, aimed at providing more oversight for teenagers, could be a risk for some who see online communities as a lifeline.  

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The Titan Sub Shows Risks of Deep-Sea Tourism

Wealthy adventurers are seeking extreme experiences in space and deep below the ocean.

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Google Got More Than $10 Million for Misleading Abortion Ads

A new report "demonstrates the scale of deceptive advertising by anti-choice groups."

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The 7 Biggest Challenges Twitter’s New CEO Faces

From managing under Elon Musk to bringing back advertisers, here are some of the challenges Linda Yaccarino faces

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What Netflix's Password Sharing Crackdown Means for You

The streamer has begun rolling out its new password protocol in the U.S.

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Yellen: Treasury 'Not Involved' in Planning With Investors for Default

'We are committed to not having missed payments and raising the debt ceiling,' Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

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New Report Details Abuse in Catholic Church

An investigation by the Attorney General of Illinois found that at least 1,997 children were abused across six dioceses.

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Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Deal for U.S.-Made Chips

The announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce American companies’ reliance on foreign chipmakers.

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Meta Slapped With Record-Breaking Fine

The fine for the transfer of user data is the largest since the E.U. implemented the General Data Protection Regulation.

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Maine Confirms a Fatal Case of Powassan Virus

Like Lyme disease, Powassan is transmitted through ticks. While there are only a handful of U.S. cases every year, the virus can be deadly.

By Simmone Shah
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