Katyanna Quach

Katyanna Quach is a reporter for The Register, covering artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). She has a background in astrophysics and science communication. She writes about AI-related topics such as crystal materials, space technology, scientific breakthroughs, political ads on Facebook, Amazon's training program for AI workforce, Bezos vs Musk to Mars, and Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

Biography:  https://www.theregister.com/Author/Katyanna-Quach/

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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

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  • She uses sensationalist language such as 'looming AI clones' and 'robot cooked up' to create fear and suspicion around these technologies.
  • The author shows a clear bias against AI and ML technologies by portraying them as harmful and dangerous. She also seems to be in favor of banning private companies from using facial recognition software.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • However, since she is a reporter for The Register and covers topics related to AI and ML, it can be assumed that she has some vested interest in these fields.
  • The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest in her articles.

Contradictions

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Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • She does not provide balanced perspectives or acknowledge the potential benefits of AI and ML technologies.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as presenting unproven claims without providing any evidence or context. She also relies on emotional appeals and anecdotal stories to support her arguments.

Recent Articles

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.

Resolution in Sight for SAG-AFTRA Strike Over AI Usage

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 The SAG-AFTRA strike has been ongoing for 117 days, primarily over the issue of AI usage in the entertainment industry. High-profile actors have criticized the unauthorized use of their likeness in AI-generated advertisements. The AMPTP proposal would allow studios to reuse scans of deceased actors without the permission of their estate. The ongoing strike, along with the now-resolved writers strike, has reportedly cost the California economy around $6.5 billion since May.

ESA's Euclid Telescope Releases First Full-Color Images of the Cosmos

Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has released its first set of full-color images of the cosmos. The images include the Horsehead Nebula, globular cluster NGC 6397, and irregular dwarf galaxy NGC 6822. The Euclid telescope is designed to investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy by charting one third of the sky, encompassing two billion galaxies.