Tasnim Shamma appears in the following:
Atlanta Paralyzed For More Than A Week By Cyber Attack
Friday, March 30, 2018
The city of Atlanta has entered its eighth day crippled by a cyber attack. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with WABE's Tasnim Shamma about how the city is coping.
Georgia Transportation Officials Plan To Build A $1.8 Billion Truck-Only Highway
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
As truck traffic is predicted to double in the next 20 years, Georgia transportation officials plan to build a nearly 40-mile long $1.8 billion truck-only highway from Macon to Atlanta. Relieving congestion and improving safety are the goals, though some question if it will work.
When You're Not Quite Sure If Your Teacher Is Human
Monday, May 08, 2017
When this computer science professor became overwhelmed with the number of questions students were asking, he recruited artificial intelligence to help serve up some answers.
Google Glass Didn't Disappear. You Can Find It On The Factory Floor
Saturday, March 18, 2017
When it was introduced a few years ago, Google Glass was labeled as the next big thing. But it flopped. Now, it's finding new uses with workers in manufacturing and other industries.
Coding While Black: Hacking The Future Of The Tech Industry
Saturday, June 04, 2016
Silicon Valley has a diversity problem, with many tech companies employing a tiny number of African-Americans in key jobs. In Atlanta, black techies are working to diversify the industry's future.
Yik Yak Tests Universities' Defense Of Free Speech
Saturday, January 23, 2016
The social media app allows users to post anonymous comments visible to others in the same area. It's become a breeding ground for racial and violent threats, and some colleges may ban the app.
Atlanta Tries To Carve Out A Niche In Tech
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Many local startups say their biggest hurdle is cash. It's such a common complaint, Atlanta's mayor is launching a venture capital fund to help tech companies get off the ground.