Kyle Wiggers

Kyle Wiggers is a tech journalist who covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and business. He has written for numerous publications including TechCrunch and The Verge. Kyle is known for his in-depth analysis of AI developments and their potential impact on industries. His reporting often includes primary research, interviews with experts, and data analysis to provide comprehensive insights into the world of AI. In addition to his writing, Kyle is a sought-after speaker on the topic of AI and its applications in various sectors. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia.

Biography:  https://techcrunch.com/author/kyle-wiggers/

86%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author seems to have a positive view of AI and its potential, as seen in phrases like

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the author mentions companies adopting AI technology or investing in AI startups, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The author states that Apple will break new ground in GenAI this year without providing any evidence to support this claim.
  • There are several instances where the author mentions upcoming features or technologies but provides no concrete information on their availability or functionality.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The author sometimes uses sensational language to describe AI advancements, such as

Recent Articles

SIGGRAPH 2024: Immersive Mixed Reality Experiences and Revolutionizing Digital Art Creation

SIGGRAPH 2024: Immersive Mixed Reality Experiences and Revolutionizing Digital Art Creation

Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 SIGGRAPH 2024, the international computer graphics conference in Denver, began on July 28 with immersive mixed reality experiences and groundbreaking GPU-accelerated vector brush stroke rendering technology showcased.
Mark Zuckerberg's Proposed AI Clones: Authentic Interactions or Hallucinations?

Mark Zuckerberg's Proposed AI Clones: Authentic Interactions or Hallucinations?

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Mark Zuckerberg proposes AI clones for content creators, offering time savings and potential engagement boosts. However, concerns over authenticity and privacy persist, requiring Meta to refine AI technology for reliable interactions.
Generative AI's Impact on Web Traffic and Decentralization: A New Challenge for Online Information Access

Generative AI's Impact on Web Traffic and Decentralization: A New Challenge for Online Information Access

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Generative AI's rise, led by China with over 38,000 patent applications, is transforming web access and consumption through models like ChatGPT. These AI intermediaries generate direct answers from aggregated data, potentially reducing website visits and Google searches. This shift towards centralization could impact commercial websites that rely on traffic for revenue and may lead to a vicious cycle of decreased investment in research and development or even closure.
OpenAI Delays Release of Voice and Emotion-Reading Features for ChatGPT Amid Safety Concerns and Legal Investigations

OpenAI Delays Release of Voice and Emotion-Reading Features for ChatGPT Amid Safety Concerns and Legal Investigations

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 OpenAI, the AI research lab behind ChatGPT, has postponed the release of voice and emotion-reading features due to safety testing concerns and potential legal issues. The delay follows demonstrations of these capabilities during OpenAI's Spring Update event that resembled Scarlett Johansson's voice from 'Her'. Google and Microsoft have faced similar challenges with their AI projects, leading OpenAI to prioritize safety and reliability before a fall release to paying subscribers.
Runway's Gen-3 Alpha: Pushing the Boundaries of AI Video Generation with Expressive Human Characters and Precise Key-framing

Runway's Gen-3 Alpha: Pushing the Boundaries of AI Video Generation with Expressive Human Characters and Precise Key-framing

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Runway's new Gen-3 Alpha AI model generates high-quality, detailed, and realistic 10-second videos through large-scale multimodal training. Excelling in expressive human characters and precise keyframing, it challenges competitors like OpenAI's Sora and Luma AI's Dream Machine with advanced capabilities.
Exploring Alternatives to ChatGPT: Microsoft Copilot, Prometheus model, Apple Intelligence, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Anthropic's Opus AI Model

Exploring Alternatives to ChatGPT: Microsoft Copilot, Prometheus model, Apple Intelligence, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Anthropic's Opus AI Model

Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 Explore five AI-powered chatbot alternatives to ChatGPT, each with unique features: Microsoft Copilot integrates with Microsoft products and offers a free version; Prometheus model from Perplexity AI generates human-like text and has a free version; Apple Intelligence, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, is expected to integrate into various Apple devices; Google Gemini 1.5 Pro provides quick answers and advanced capabilities; Anthropic's Opus AI leads the frontier of general intelligence with exceptional capabilities. Consider factors like pricing, integration, and customization before choosing.
Apple Vision Pro Expands to New Countries: Pre-Orders Open, visionOS 2 Updates Announced

Apple Vision Pro Expands to New Countries: Pre-Orders Open, visionOS 2 Updates Announced

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Apple's Vision Pro, a spatial computing device with powerful work and entertainment experiences, expands to new markets including China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the UK starting June 28. Pre-orders begin on June 13. At WWDC 2024 in Cupertino, Apple unveiled visionOS 2 updates with AI-enhanced photo spatialization and new navigation options for Vision Pro users.
OpenAI's Media Manager: Empowering Creators to Control AI Use of Their Works

OpenAI's Media Manager: Empowering Creators to Control AI Use of Their Works

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 OpenAI is developing Media Manager, a tool set to launch in 2025 that will allow creators and content owners to control how their works are used in AI research and training. The tool aims to address concerns raised by some creators regarding the use of their content for model training without their consent. OpenAI has faced criticism for scraping publicly available data from the web, including a recent lawsuit by eight prominent US newspapers.
GitHub Copilot Workspace: A New AI-Powered Development Environment for Efficient Code Planning and Building

GitHub Copilot Workspace: A New AI-Powered Development Environment for Efficient Code Planning and Building

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 GitHub's new AI-powered developer environment, GitHub Copilot Workspace, was introduced on April 29. It allows developers to create plans to solve coding issues using natural language and understand the context of their codebase for efficient and time-saving suggestions.
Elon Musk-led xAI Open Sources Grok Language Model, Jokes About Weights

Elon Musk-led xAI Open Sources Grok Language Model, Jokes About Weights

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Elon Musk-led AI company xAI has open-sourced its Grok language model after announcing plans to do so. The announcement was met with a joke from the Grok account.