Mike Isaac

Mike Isaac is a New York Times reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area, covering tech companies and Silicon Valley. He has covered the technology industry for over a decade and is known for his in-depth reporting on Meta, its family of apps, and other major tech companies. Isaac is also the author of 'Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber,' a New York Times best-selling book based on his experiences covering Uber for The Times. In addition to his work as a journalist, Isaac has written about music and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in English literature. He is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and prioritizing accuracy and fairness in his coverage.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/mike-isaac

84%

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 has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author tends to focus more on Musk's controversial decisions and less on his successful ones.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • Ms. Sandberg had remained on the nine-seat board after stepping down as Meta's chief operating officer in 2022.
  • The author mentions Steve Huffmans past as CEO and how hes not eager to come back which implies a negative view on Reddit before his return. This is an example of religious bias because it suggests that Mr. Huffman had some sort of divine intervention or heroism by coming back to save the company, when in reality he may have simply been motivated by financial gain.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The audience included several family members of victims who cheered as senators berated the executives and listened stoically as Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, addressed the crowd directly.
  • The author claims that Sheryl Sandberg has served on Meta's board of directors since 2012. However, this statement is false.

Deceptions

82%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes victims by referring to them as 'victims' rather than individuals who have suffered harm.
  • The title of the article implies a clear resolution to online child safety issues when no such resolution was discussed or agreed upon during the hearing.

Recent Articles

Reddit Reports 48% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024, Daily Active Users Surpass 82.7 Million

Reddit Reports 48% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024, Daily Active Users Surpass 82.7 Million

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Reddit reported a 48% revenue growth to $243 million in Q1 2024, surpassing estimates, driven by improvements to its advertising system and an increase in daily active users to 82.7 million. CEO Steve Huffman attributed the growth to product updates and content recommendations. Despite a net loss of $575.1 million due to IPO expenses, Reddit expects Q2 revenue of $240-$255 million and Adjusted Ebitda between $0 and $15 million.
Reddit Prepares for IPO Amidst Niche Communities and Content Moderation Challenges

Reddit Prepares for IPO Amidst Niche Communities and Content Moderation Challenges

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Reddit, a social media platform known for its niche communities and content moderation challenges, is preparing to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) seeking a $6.5 billion valuation.
Big Tech Faces Brutal Questioning on Capitol Hill over Harmful Content for Kids and Teens

Big Tech Faces Brutal Questioning on Capitol Hill over Harmful Content for Kids and Teens

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Big Tech faces scrutiny on Capitol Hill over harmful content targeting minors. Senator Marsha Blackburn confronted Zuckerberg about internal Meta documents estimating the lifetime value of a teen user at $270.
Sheryl Sandberg Announces She Will Not Stand for Re-Election as Meta Board Member

Sheryl Sandberg Announces She Will Not Stand for Re-Election as Meta Board Member

Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's former COO and Meta board member since 2012, announced she will not stand for re-election in May. She played a key role in driving the company's success as its first COO and oversaw their move into digital advertising before stepping down last year.

Meta to Introduce End-to-End Encryption to Messenger Amid Privacy Debate

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 Meta plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app. The move has sparked a debate about privacy and security. Meta will not be able to see the contents of most Messenger chats or hand them over to law enforcement. Group chats and Instagram messages will not be encrypted by default.

Elon Musk's First Year as Twitter Owner: Increased User Engagement and Brand Concerns

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Elon Musk marked his one-year anniversary as the owner of Twitter on October 26, 2023. Twitter has seen a 20% rise in daily active users over the past year. Some brands and retailers have reportedly pulled back from the platform due to concerns about its direction under Musk's leadership. Twitter has introduced new features, including an edit button, under Musk's ownership.