Thomas Germain

Thomas Germain is a Senior Reporter at Gizmodo covering privacy, AI, and life on the internet. He has written several articles for the website including 'Doctors Are Using the Apple Vision Pro During Surgery', 'Google Just Disabled Cookies for 30 Million Chrome User' and more.

Biography:  https://gizmodo.com/author/thomasgermain

56%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The author frequently uses quotes from experts without providing context or analysis of the expert's qualifications.
  • The author has a tendency to use sensationalist language and exaggeration in their reporting. They also have a bias towards presenting information as being groundbreaking or revolutionary.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest with Apple as they frequently report on the company's products and services. However, this does not appear to significantly impact their reporting or analysis.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • There are no contradictions found in the articles provided. The author appears to be consistent in their reporting and analysis.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of deception found in the articles provided. The author appears to be transparent and honest in their reporting.

Recent Articles

Google's AI Search Engines: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Media Publishers

Google's AI Search Engines: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Media Publishers

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Google's dominance in the search engine market and recent algorithm updates, including the emergence of AI-generated responses, have publishers concerned about decreased website traffic and ad revenue. The potential for bias and manipulation in these systems raises questions about information dissemination and diversity in viewpoints. Publishers must adapt by focusing on creating high-quality, engaging content to thrive in this new digital media landscape.
Apple's Vision Pro: Revolutionizing Healthcare with 3D Anatomy Scans as Interactive Holograms

Apple's Vision Pro: Revolutionizing Healthcare with 3D Anatomy Scans as Interactive Holograms

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Apple's Vision Pro is a new tool that lets doctors view 3D anatomy scans as holograms. It can be used for surgery, medical training and behavioral health. The device costs $3,500 and has various applications in different fields.
Google's Third-Party Cookie Phaseout: What You Need to Know

Google's Third-Party Cookie Phaseout: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 Google is set to start a phase-out of third-party cookies for 30 million Chrome users. The move marks the beginning of a broader effort by Google to replace cookies with its own tracking technology called the Privacy Sandbox.