Brian Fung

Brian Fung is a technology reporter who covers the intersection of business and policy. Fung began his journalism career at The Washington Post, where he wrote extensively about the media industry's struggle to adapt to the Internet; the battle over net neutrality; and emerging technologies such as self-driving cars. Prior to The Post, Fung held numerous roles at Atlantic Media, including serving as the technology correspondent at National Journal and an associate editor at The Atlantic. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and the London School of Economics, and speaks two dialects of Chinese. In his articles, Fung often covers topics related to tech companies' interactions with policymakers and regulators. He has reported on high-profile cases involving social media platforms, antitrust investigations, and data privacy concerns. Fung is known for his in-depth analysis and ability to explain complex issues in a clear and accessible manner. Outside of work, Fung enjoys cycling, backcountry camping, playing board games and video games with friends. He currently resides in Washington D.C.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/brian-fung

90%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present the perspectives of companies and individuals involved in controversies without taking sides, but there are instances where the author seems to lean towards certain perspectives.
  • There are also instances where the author uses language that dehumanizes certain groups or presents false comparisons between different industries.

Conflicts of Interest

94%

Examples:

  • However, the author does not always disclose or emphasize these potential conflicts.
  • In some articles, Brian Fung reports on companies and issues where there may be a potential conflict of interest, such as Meta and its alleged harms to young users or TikTok's relationship with the Chinese government.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In several articles, Brian Fung reports contradictions and inconsistencies in the actions and statements of companies and individuals.
  • There are also instances where the author presents contradictory information without clearly indicating it as such.

Deceptions

91%

Examples:

  • In a few instances, Brian Fung presents false or misleading information in his articles.
  • There are also instances where the author uses deceptive practices, such as presenting an article's subject as a fact without proper sourcing.

Recent Articles

OpenAI Forms New Safety Committee as It Nears Artificial General Intelligence

OpenAI Forms New Safety Committee as It Nears Artificial General Intelligence

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 OpenAI, a leading AI research lab, announced the formation of a new safety committee and the training of its next flagship model, aiming to bring the company closer to Artificial General Intelligence. The committee consists of CEO Sam Altman and other board members, who will evaluate OpenAI's processes over the next 90 days. OpenAI continues its pursuit of AGI while addressing concerns about advanced AI technology risks.
Justice Department Sues Live Nation for Alleged Monopoly in Live Entertainment Industry: Impact on Ticket Prices and Consumer Experience

Justice Department Sues Live Nation for Alleged Monopoly in Live Entertainment Industry: Impact on Ticket Prices and Consumer Experience

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 The Justice Department is suing Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, for allegedly maintaining a monopoly in the live entertainment industry. The lawsuit follows investigations into Live Nation's business practices and fan complaints about confusing fees, ticket restrictions, and poor customer service. With control of at least 80% of primary ticketing at major US venues, Live Nation is accused of raising prices, limiting innovation, and hurting competition. The company operates hundreds of venues worldwide and sells over 600 million tickets a year in the US alone.
TikTok Challenges US Law That Could Lead to Nationwide Ban: A First Amendment Issue?

TikTok Challenges US Law That Could Lead to Nationwide Ban: A First Amendment Issue?

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 TikTok, used by over 170 million Americans, challenges a new US law that could lead to its ban due to concerns over Chinese ownership. The company argues this law violates their First Amendment rights and sets a dangerous precedent for Congress. TikTok faces an uncertain future as they must sell the app or face a ban by mid-January 2025, following legal challenges against previous attempts to ban the app.
EU Investigates TikTok Lite Over Addictive Rewards Program and Potential Harm to Minors

EU Investigates TikTok Lite Over Addictive Rewards Program and Potential Harm to Minors

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 The EU is investigating TikTok over concerns about addictive features in its new rewards program on TikTok Lite, threatening fines if necessary information isn't provided. The commission is probing potential breaches of rules relating to minors, advertising transparency, and addictive design. Under the Digital Services Act, companies with over 45 million EU users must assess and address potential risks. TikTok faces additional scrutiny due to links to China and data collection practices.
Congress Pushes for TikTok Ban Amidst Data Privacy Concerns and Chinese Lobbying Efforts

Congress Pushes for TikTok Ban Amidst Data Privacy Concerns and Chinese Lobbying Efforts

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Congressional leaders push for a TikTok ban in the US due to data privacy concerns and ties to China, with potential legislation on the horizon. The Chinese Embassy has lobbied against the ban, leading to bipartisan ire. The controversy is not new, as former President Trump attempted a ban in 2020 amid heightened tensions between China and the US. It remains unclear whether a ban would be effective or face legal challenges.
Elon Musk Sues Center for Countering Digital Hate over Twitter's Hate Speech Study

Elon Musk Sues Center for Countering Digital Hate over Twitter's Hate Speech Study

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Elon Musk sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate in August 2023, accusing them of violating Twitter's terms of service by studying and writing about hate speech on the platform following Musk's takeover. X has blamed CCDH's reports for amplifying brand safety concerns and driving advertisers away from the site.
TikTok Faces Possible Ban in US as House Approves Bill

TikTok Faces Possible Ban in US as House Approves Bill

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 TikTok, a popular social media app owned by ByteDance, is facing the possibility of being banned in the United States. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has unanimously approved a bill that could lead to this outcome if ByteDance does not divest TikTok within 5 months or sell it to an American company. This measure comes after years of scrutiny over concerns about Chinese government spying risks, as well as criticism directed at the app's content related to topics such as the Israel-Hamas war and suppression of certain topics that don't align with Chinese interests.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Constitutionality of Texas and Florida Laws Prohibiting Social Media Companies from Removing Posts or Accounts Based on Viewpoint Violating First Amendment

Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Constitutionality of Texas and Florida Laws Prohibiting Social Media Companies from Removing Posts or Accounts Based on Viewpoint Violating First Amendment

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the constitutionality of Texas and Florida laws that restrict social media companies' ability to remove posts or accounts based on viewpoint. These laws violate the First Amendment, potentially leading to a patchwork of internet regulations rooted in political whims.
Texas Man Sues Macy's and EssilorLuxottica for $10 Million after False Arrest in Connection to an Armed Robbery at a Houston Store

Texas Man Sues Macy's and EssilorLuxottica for $10 Million after False Arrest in Connection to an Armed Robbery at a Houston Store

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A Texas man is suing Macy's and EssilorLuxottica for $10 million after being falsely arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a Houston store. The lawsuit claims that facial recognition technology was used to identify Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr as one of the suspects based on old photos and low-quality surveillance footage from the crime scene.

UK Regulator Reviews Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI. Microsoft has invested over $10 billion into OpenAI and will take a non-voting position on the board. The CMA has invited interested parties to comment on the matter by January 3, 2024.