Timothy B.

Timothy B. is a tech policy writer for Ars Technica. His articles often focus on the legal and policy issues surrounding tech companies. He has a clear and concise writing style, making complex topics accessible to a wide range of readers. However, some of his articles show a slight bias against the subjects he is writing about.

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

90%

Examples:

  • In the article 'DOJ subpoenas Tesla in probes of Autopilot and driving range estimates', there is a slight bias against Tesla, focusing more on the company's controversies than its achievements.
  • In the article 'Facing 110 Years in Prison, Sam Bankman-Fried Can't Recall What He Did at FTX', there is an implied bias against Sam Bankman-Fried, suggesting his guilt without explicit statement.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies in High-Profile Trial

Broke On: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, is testifying in a trial related to allegations of financial misconduct at FTX. Bankman-Fried has been on the stand for four days, facing intense cross-examination. He was confronted with his own words, which were used as evidence against him. Bankman-Fried could face up to 110 years in prison if found guilty.

Elon Musk's Plan to Integrate Financial Services into X by 2024

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Elon Musk plans to integrate users' entire financial life into X by 2024 Musk made the announcement during the first all-hands meeting of X X, formerly known as Twitter, was acquired by Musk a year ago

Google Paid $26.3 Billion in 2021 to Secure Default Search Engine Status

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Google paid $26.3 billion in 2021 to secure its position as the default search engine on various platforms. This information was revealed during an ongoing antitrust trial.

Tesla Discloses DOJ Investigations Over Autopilot and Vehicle Range Estimates

Broke On: Monday, 23 October 2023 Tesla has disclosed that it is under investigation by the DOJ over its Autopilot system and vehicle range estimates. The company has received subpoenas from the DOJ as part of two separate investigations. Tesla has stated that it is cooperating with the DOJ and providing the requested information.