Cecilia Kang
Cecilia Kang is a technology and regulatory policy reporter based in Washington D.C., covering the intersection of technology, policy, and politics for The New York Times. Her stories often focus on the regulation of artificial intelligence, federal action against tech giants for antitrust and consumer abuses, and the tech war between the U.S. and China. Kang has been reporting on technology for about two decades; she co-authored 'An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle For Domination,' published in 2021, with her colleague Sheera Frenkel. Prior to joining The Times, she was the senior technology reporter at The Washington Post and covered technology for the San Jose Mercury News. Kang has been part of a team of Times reporters honored with the George Polk and Loeb awards. As a Times journalist, she adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism handbook, does not own any individual stocks in any companies, and does not accept monetary or other gifts from companies or people who might fit into her reporting. Kang can be contacted via email at cecilia.kang@nytimes.com.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- Liberals worry about censorship of transgender care, while conservatives are concerned about the same with anti-abortion efforts.
- The effort was one of many escalations in recent months by those who oppose the bill.
Conflicts of Interest
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No current examples available.
Contradictions
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- The New York Times article states that the FCC’s decision to reinstate net neutrality rules was unanimous. However, both The Hill and The Reuters contradict this by reporting that the decision was not unanimous, but rather a 3-2 vote.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Liberals worry about censorship of transgender care, while conservatives are concerned about the same with anti-abortion efforts.
- The teenagers told the staffs of 85 lawmakers that the legislation could censor important conversations, particularly among marginalized groups like L.G.B.T.Q. communities.
- What was supposed to be a simple piece of legislation to protect children online has been dragged into a heated political war.
Recent Articles
Senate Passes Two Bills to Enhance Children's Online Privacy and Safety
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024In a rare bipartisan vote on July 30, 2024, the US Senate passed two bills aimed at enhancing online safety for minors: Coppa 2.0 and the Kids Online Safety Act. These bills regulate targeted advertising, data collection without consent, and provide parents with tools to supervise their children's use of social media platforms. The bills also require platforms to respond to reports of harm caused to minors. FCC Votes to Advance Plan to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules
Broke On: Thursday, 19 October 2023The FCC voted to advance a plan to reinstate net neutrality rules on October 19, 2023. The proposed rules would prevent ISPs from blocking or throttling lawful internet traffic, or from offering paid prioritization. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with Democrats largely in support and Republicans in opposition. The proposal will now enter a period of public comment before a final decision is made.