Alex Koller

Alex Koller is a digital rotational program associate covering technology for CNBC. A graduate of Harvard University, he previously reported for The Boston Globe, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Harvard Crimson, where he also served as an editor and training director. He currently focuses on the latest developments in the tech industry, providing insightful analysis and breaking news to audiences across various platforms.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/alex-koller/

66%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

91%

Examples:

  • Google announced Wednesday that it will make several of its photo-editing tools powered by generative artificial intelligence free to all users of Google Photos.
  • Rick Osterloh, Google’s senior vice president, Devices & Services, speaks during a product launch event for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 pro phones in New York on October 4, 2023. Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images
  • The Magic Eraser tool uses generative AI to produce various photo edits such as repositioning subjects, removing items or changing the sky’s color, while creating new imagery that fills in the gaps.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • Alex Koller is a digital rotational program associate covering technology for CNBC. A graduate of Harvard University, he previously reported for The Boston Globe, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Harvard Crimson, where he also served as an editor and training director.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • It comes with at least 256GB of onboard storage and potential for models up to 1TB storage capacity
  • The device will be launched on Friday, February 2

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The title implies that Google is launching a new photo editing tool called AI Photo Eraser when it’s actually expanding access to existing tools powered by generative artificial intelligence.

Recent Articles

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Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Alphabet reports Q1 revenue of $80.5B, a 15% YoY growth, surpassing analysts' expectations and leading to a new market cap record of $2 trillion. Google's CEO Sundar Pichai attributes the success to Search, YouTube, and Cloud. The company announces its first dividend payment and authorizes a new $70B stock repurchase program.
Adobe's New AI Tools in Premiere Pro: Object Addition & Removal, and Generative Extend

Adobe's New AI Tools in Premiere Pro: Object Addition & Removal, and Generative Extend

Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Adobe unveils new AI tools for Premiere Pro, including Object Addition & Removal and Generative Extend, allowing users to replace or remove moving objects and extend clips seamlessly. Monthly subscriptions start at $4.99 across various platforms. Adobe's strategy integrates generative AI into Creative Cloud for more power and efficiency in video editing.
Google Launches AI Photo Eraser for iPhone and Android Users in May

Google Launches AI Photo Eraser for iPhone and Android Users in May

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Google is launching an AI photo eraser called Magic Eraser for iPhone and Android phones in May. The tool uses generative artificial intelligence to remove unwanted objects from photos, while also expanding access to other AI-powered editing features previously only available on Pixel devices or through a paid subscription service.
Apple's Vision Pro Pre-Orders Begin Ahead of Official Launch on February 2nd

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Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024 Apple's online store is down ahead of Vision Pro pre-orders, which launch on January 19th and officially release on February 2nd. The device features two micro-OLED displays delivering over 4K resolution to each eye, an external display for immersive entertainment and gaming experiences, custom prescription Zeiss Optical Inserts for glasses wearers, and is a first-of-its-kind mixed reality device developed by Apple.