Ashley Capoot

CNBC Associate Reporter Ashley Capoot is an associate reporter for CNBC.com covering technology and general news. She graduated from Northwestern University in June 2022 with a degree in journalism and international studies. Ashley previously interned with the Chicago Tribune, NBC News, the Medill Investigative Lab and the TODAY show. She can be reached at ashley.capoot@nbcuni.com, on LinkedIn, on Threads or on Signal at 646-975-0307.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/ashley-capoot/

71%

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

88%

Examples:

  • In some articles, the author quotes company executives in a way that suggests money and profit are more important than social responsibility.
  • The author occasionally uses language that dehumanizes the attacker in cybersecurity stories, referring to them as a 'suspected nation-state associated actor.'
  • The author sometimes implies that companies' systems have been targeted by foreign governments when there is no evidence to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author does not disclose their own potential conflicts of interest when reporting on a story.
  • The author sometimes mentions the financial ties between companies and their subsidiaries without indicating any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • An undisclosed number of threads retracted from Nolan Arbaugh's brain.
  • Some threads retracted from Arbaugh's brain tissue, reducing the number of effective electrodes and affecting Link's speed and accuracy.
  • The retraction caused a malfunction affecting cursor control.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Palantir has been rolling out its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and carried out nearly 600 pilots with the technology in 2023, up from fewer than 100 in 2022.
  • The article claims that Airbnb's mission is solely for tourists to have fun, rather than providing affordable housing options for locals.
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes the Israeli-Hamas war by referring to it as 'volatility.'

Recent Articles

Neuralink's First Human Brain Implant Malfunctions, but Quadriplegic Participant Remains Satisfied with Progress

Neuralink's First Human Brain Implant Malfunctions, but Quadriplegic Participant Remains Satisfied with Progress

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Elon Musk's Neuralink reported a malfunction in its first human brain implant, leading to retracted threads from the patient's brain tissue. Quadriplegic participant Noland Arbaugh, who uses the device for up to 10 hours a day, remains satisfied with the technology's potential. Neuralink engineers modified recording algorithms and improved signal translation techniques for cursor control improvement. The company continues to monitor Arbaugh's experience and aims to expand functionality beyond cursor control.
Reddit Reports 48% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024, Daily Active Users Surpass 82.7 Million

Reddit Reports 48% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024, Daily Active Users Surpass 82.7 Million

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Reddit reported a 48% revenue growth to $243 million in Q1 2024, surpassing estimates, driven by improvements to its advertising system and an increase in daily active users to 82.7 million. CEO Steve Huffman attributed the growth to product updates and content recommendations. Despite a net loss of $575.1 million due to IPO expenses, Reddit expects Q2 revenue of $240-$255 million and Adjusted Ebitda between $0 and $15 million.
Meta Defies Expectations with Strong Q1 Earnings, but Shares Plunge on Weak Q2 Guidance and Increased Expenses

Meta Defies Expectations with Strong Q1 Earnings, but Shares Plunge on Weak Q2 Guidance and Increased Expenses

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Meta, the Facebook parent company, reported stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings with EPS of $4.71 and net income doubling to $12.37 billion. However, shares dropped 16% after weak Q2 revenue guidance and increased expenses from $94-$99 billion to between $96-$99 billion due to higher infrastructure and legal costs. Meta's AI-focused Reality Labs division is expected to report increased losses as it builds out AR, VR, and AI efforts. Despite challenges, Meta remains committed to investments in AI and product development while facing competition from tech giants like Google.
Tech Giants and Industrials: Earnings Preview and Market Impact Amid Nasdaq Sell-Off and Inflation Concerns

Tech Giants and Industrials: Earnings Preview and Market Impact Amid Nasdaq Sell-Off and Inflation Concerns

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Major tech giants including Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Tesla are set to release their Q3 earnings reports next week amidst a significant sell-off in the technology sector. The Nasdaq 100 Index witnessed its largest weekly drop since November 2022 due to concerns of escalating conflict between Iran and Iraq. Investors will also be eyeing key economic news, such as the first look at Q1 GDP and crucial inflation items.
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Nationwide Outage, Pharmacies Struggle with Prescriptions

Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Nationwide Outage, Pharmacies Struggle with Prescriptions

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 A cyberattack on Change Healthcare's computer network has caused a nationwide outage in the transmission of data between healthcare providers and insurance companies. The disruption is expected to last through the day according to Optum, the IT company for Change Healthcare. Pharmacies around the country are having trouble processing some prescriptions due to this incident. The American Hospital Association urged health-care organizations to disconnect from Optum until it is deemed safe to reconnect. Baylor Scott & White Health in Bryan, Texas immediately severed known connections identified by Change Healthcare as at risk or potentially involved with the issues.
Airbnb Reports Fourth Quarter Losses and Beats Revenue Expectations

Airbnb Reports Fourth Quarter Losses and Beats Revenue Expectations

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 Airbnb reported a loss of $349 million in the fourth quarter due to an income tax settlement with Italy, but revenue beat analysts' expectations. The company forecast first-quarter revenue that would meet or exceed Wall Street predictions.
Palantir Technologies Beats Expectations with Strong 2024 Profit Forecast on Robust AI Demand

Palantir Technologies Beats Expectations with Strong 2024 Profit Forecast on Robust AI Demand

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Palantir Technologies reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' revenue expectations, and forecast strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand. The company recorded a record $209.8 million in profit for 2023, despite slowing growth at its mainstay government segment.
Tesla Recalls Over 1.6 Million Cars in China Due to Autopilot Issues and Locks

Tesla Recalls Over 1.6 Million Cars in China Due to Autopilot Issues and Locks

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 Tesla recalls 1.6 million cars in China due to Autopilot issues and lock problems, which can be fixed through a free software update.