Sage Lazzaro

Sage Lazzaro is a technology writer and editor focused on artificial intelligence, data, cloud, digital culture, and technology’s impact on our society and culture. Prior to her work at Fortune, she was a senior tech editor at Business Insider.

Biography:  https://fortune.com/author/sage-lazzaro/

58%

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:

  • She uses sources that are likely funded by these companies or have vested interests in promoting them.
  • The author seems to have a bias towards AI companies and their innovations. She does not question the validity or ethics of their claims.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • She does not disclose any potential conflicts in her bio or articles.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by working for Fortune, which is owned by Fox Corporation. This could influence her coverage and tone towards AI companies.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • She does not provide any evidence or examples of how this shift is happening or what it means for the industry.
  • The author contradicts herself by saying that there has been a shift from model-forward to product-forward AI while also stating that most companies are using existing models.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • She does not address the potential risks or challenges of AI models and products.
  • She relies on surveys and anecdotes rather than rigorous research or data to support her claims.
  • The author uses vague terms like ‘forward’ without defining what it means or how it is measured.

Recent Articles

FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Deals by Big Tech Companies

FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Deals by Big Tech Companies

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 The 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.