Cat Zakrzewski

Washington, D.C. National technology policy reporter Education: Northwestern University, BS in journalism Cat Zakrzewski is a national technology policy reporter, tracking global efforts to regulate the tech industry. She focuses on AI policy, as well as the legal and legislative battles over free speech online. Zakrzewski has chronicled Washington's clashes with the tech industry, reporting on social media, privacy and antitrust issues. She previously served as the first anchor of The Technology 202 newsletter, The Washington Post's daily guide to the relationship between the tech industry and regulators. In that role, she covered the central role tech issues played in the pandemic, elections and Latest from Cat Zakrzewski

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/cat-zakrzewski/

94%

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

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The article seems to favor the Biden administration's approach to AI, without presenting any opposing viewpoints.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Microsoft set up across the street, CEO Satya Nadella sought to assuage concerns the AI revolution would leave the world's poorest behind
  • Swiss President Viola Amherd called for 'global governance of AI'

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • In a speech Wednesday, U.N. Secretary General António Guterres raised the dual perils of climate chaos and generative AI.
  • The topic has taken over the confab: Panels with AI CEOs including Sam Altman are the hottest ticket in town, and tech giants including Salesforce and IBM have papered the snow-covered streets with ads for trustworthy AI.

Recent Articles

Davos 2024: AI, Global Warming and Supply Chain Issues Dominate Discussions at World Economic Forum

Davos 2024: AI, Global Warming and Supply Chain Issues Dominate Discussions at World Economic Forum

Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024 Davos 2024: AI, regional wars, global warming and emissions regulation are major topics at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The eruption of new regional wars is leading to worries regarding world peace and economic impact in the form of protracted supply chain issues. There is a growing agreement that not enough has been done to ameliorate global warming and emissions even while there is little consensus as to what should be the way forward. The topic of AI regulation also dominates discussions at WEF with leaders from various countries, including India, China, and the United States, making their mark on regulatory debate.

President Biden Issues First-Ever U.S. Government Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 President Biden issued the first-ever U.S. government executive order on artificial intelligence on October 30, 2023. The executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy for AI, including the establishment of an AI Advisory Committee and an AI Initiative Office within the White House. The order mandates federal agencies to review their policies and regulations related to AI.