Alex Hern

Alex Hern is a technology journalist for The Guardian. He has written extensively about cryptocurrencies and the world of shitcoins. In one instance, he was mistakenly identified as the developer of a particular coin and caused its value to plummet when he denied involvement. Despite this, Hern's writing is known for its clear and concise style.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/01/cryptocurrency-tsuka-alex-hern

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a favorable bias towards Google's Pixel 8.
  • The author has shown bias towards certain individuals and actions in the articles provided.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The author attempted to pass off someone else's email as their own in one article.

Recent Articles

Google Makes Your Maps Data More Secure: Transition to On-Device Timeline Storage

Google Makes Your Maps Data More Secure: Transition to On-Device Timeline Storage

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Google Maps is transitioning to on-device data management for its Timeline feature, requiring users to update their app and follow instructions to retain access to older data before the web version is discontinued on December 1, 2024. The change aims to keep personal data more secure and private amidst allegations of misleading consumers and illegally tracking movements.
Digital Avatars of the Departed: Comfort or Harm?

Digital Avatars of the Departed: Comfort or Harm?

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Digital avatars of deceased individuals, or 'deadbots', are growing in popularity through chatbots and AI technology. Companies like Replika, HereAfter, and Persona offer this service based on online presence and data. While some find comfort in interacting with digital replicas of their loved ones, experts warn of potential psychological harm. Thousands have already paid for these services in China, where the concept is rooted in tradition. Users can customize the avatars to look and respond like their deceased loved ones, but ethical concerns around privacy, consent, and exploitation arise as AI technology advances.
Brazil Supreme Court Opens Inquiry into Elon Musk's Obstruction and Disinformation on X

Brazil Supreme Court Opens Inquiry into Elon Musk's Obstruction and Disinformation on X

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 The Brazil Supreme Court opened an inquiry into Elon Musk over his obstruction and disinformation on X. The court had previously issued a court order forcing the site formerly known as Twitter to block several users as part of its investigation into former president Jair Bolsonaro's attempts to stay in power after his 2022 election defeat. However, Elon Musk has refused to comply with this order and instead threatened to disobey it.
Backdoor in XZ Utils Raises Concerns about Linux Security Worldwide

Backdoor in XZ Utils Raises Concerns about Linux Security Worldwide

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 A recent cyber attack on open-source software XZ Utils has raised concerns about the security of Linux systems worldwide. The backdoor in malicious code was inserted into a release by Jia Tan, one of two main developers who submitted it to the project. This incident highlights the need for increased vigilance in monitoring open-source software supply chains and ensuring that all contributors are thoroughly vetted before being granted access.

Google's Pixel 8 Pro: A Mixed Bag of Features and Concerns

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Google's Pixel 8 Pro comes in various colors. The device is smaller in size and has a longer-lasting battery life. Google's 'Best Take' feature has been criticized for removing the charm of imperfect group photos. Consumers outside the U.S. may receive lower-performing versions of the Pixel 8 Pro. Reports suggest that Pixel phones may be underperforming compared to their AI competitors.