Blake Montgomery
Blake Montgomery is a tech journalist based in New York City. She covers the latest developments in technology and its impact on society. Blake has been reporting on the tech industry for several years, with a focus on topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big tech's influence on politics. Her work has appeared in various publications including The Guardian, where she currently serves as the tech editor. In her articles, she often highlights the interplay between technology and issues like privacy, democracy, and social justice. Blake is known for her engaging writing style and ability to break down complex topics into easily digestible pieces for readers.
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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
86%
Examples:
- The author seems to have a negative bias towards Elon Musk and his handling of the social media platform X.
Conflicts of Interest
33%
Examples:
- The author states that the FTC's investigation will focus on whether these deals harm competition, but Khan states they are scrutinizing whether these ties enable dominant firms to exert undue influence.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The game freezes after the completion of this line of blocks.
- Willis Gibson reached Level 157, reaching Tetris' kill screen point where a video game becomes unplayable because of limitations in its coding.
Deceptions
57%
Examples:
- Khan's opening remarks at an AI forum state that they are scrutinizing whether these ties enable dominant firms to exert undue influence, but the author claims the investigation will focus on whether these deals harm competition.
- The author claims the FTC's investigation will focus on whether these deals harm competition, but Khan states they are scrutinizing whether these ties enable dominant firms to exert undue influence.
Recent Articles
UK Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Acquitted of Fraud Charges: A Decade-Long Quest for Innocence
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024In a surprising turn of events, UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch was acquitted of all fraud charges related to Autonomy's sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. Despite allegations of revenue falsification and serious accounting improprieties, the jury found him innocent after a lengthy trial. HP had taken an $8.8 billion charge on the acquisition due to questionable financial practices, but Lynch maintained his innocence and delegated tasks to other executives. Microsoft's Q3 2024 Earnings: Strong Growth and AI Innovation Drive $35.1 Billion in Revenue
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024Microsoft's Q3 2024 earnings surpass expectations, driven by strong AI investments and revenue growth from Azure. CEO Satya Nadella highlights the transformative impact of AI tools across industries, with Microsoft's Copilot software gaining traction among businesses. Notable deals include a $1.1bn contract with Coca-Cola and increased engagement on LinkedIn through AI writing tools. Microsoft Surges Past Analysts' Expectations with $61.9 Billion Q3 Revenue and 20% Net Income Growth
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024Microsoft's Q3 fiscal year 2024 financial results exceeded expectations, with a 17% revenue increase to $61.9 billion and net income growth of 20% to $21.9 billion. Microsoft Cloud revenue reached a new milestone of $35.1 billion, up 23%. The company's AI and cloud services investments drove growth in the Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing segments. Azure revenue increased by over 20%, with high-profile deals signed including a $1.1bn contract with Coca-Cola. 
FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Deals by Big Tech Companies
Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024The FTC is investigating AI deals made by big tech companies to ensure fair competition and prevent distortion of innovation. The investigation will focus on the authority and rights conferred through investments, as well as potential undue influence or privileged access. 
The First Human To Beat Tetris: A Story Of Determination And Skill
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024Tetris is a classic video game that has been around for over three decades. It was created by a Soviet engineer in 1984 and popularized on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The NES version of Tetris, also known as the original endless mode, was considered unbeatable by humans until recently when a 13-year-old named Willis Gibson from Oklahoma became the first person to beat it. He achieved this feat using a technique called rolling that involves gliding fingers along an NES controller and hitting D-pad up to 20 times per second. Major Companies Suspend Advertising on Musk's X Platform Following Antisemitic Controversy
Broke On: Friday, 17 November 2023Apple and several other major companies have suspended all advertising on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, following Musk's endorsement of antisemitic conspiracy theories. The White House has condemned Musk's endorsement of the antisemitic post. Musk denies he is antisemitic and later clarified that his comments referred not to all Jewish people but to groups like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other unspecified 'Jewish communities'.
