Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff is a reporter on The Washington Post's General Assignment desk, where he covers breaking news and writes of-the-moment features. He has reported for The Post from Europe and covered crime and criminal justice on the Metro desk. He previously worked for the Texas Tribune and was a Fulbright scholar in Berlin, where he reported on the experiences of Syrian refugees living in Germany. Education: Northwestern University, BS in journalism and international studies.
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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
85%
Examples:
- The author tends to present one-sided views on topics without providing counterarguments or alternative perspectives.
- The author uses language that suggests certain subjects are being punished for holding certain beliefs rather than simply losing their jobs due to a new law.
Conflicts of Interest
52%
Examples:
- Easy access to AI imaging technology has created a new tool to target women, allowing almost anyone to produce and share nude images of them.
- The author quotes from an antiabortion activist who is trying to make it illegal to destroy embryos.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The article claims that deepfakes are a new phenomenon when in fact they have been around for years.
- The author contradicts themselves by stating that frozen embryos are people and someone can be held liable for destroying them, while scientific evidence and legal precedent do not support this claim.
Deceptions
79%
Examples:
- The article presents a false dichotomy between celebrating Purim and not wanting to celebrate due to the ongoing conflict.
- The article states that frozen embryos are people and someone can be held liable for destroying them. However, this statement contradicts the fact that embryos do not have personhood under the law until they implant into a uterus and develop into an individual with consciousness.
- The article suggests that there is no regulation of AI-generated content when in fact laws are being introduced to address this issue.
Recent Articles
Convicted Serial Killer Robert Pickton Dies in Prison After Being Assaulted by Inmate
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Convicted serial killer Robert Pickton, who confessed to murdering 49 people and was serving life for killing six, died by assault in Quebec prison. At least 33 victims' remains or DNA were found on his pig farm. Families of some victims campaign against destruction of evidence. Elvis Presley's Graceland: A Legal Battle Over Ownership and Alleged Forgery of Lisa Marie Presley's Loan Documents
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, and Naussany Investments & Private Lending LLC are embroiled in a legal dispute over the ownership of Graceland. The company claimed Lisa Marie Presley failed to repay a $3.8 million loan and planned to auction it off. However, Riley's team alleges fraudulent documents, with the notary involved denying involvement and claims of Naussany being a 'false entity'. Elvis Presley Enterprises also denies the foreclosure sale as fraudulent. The outcome could impact Elvis' legacy and family trust. 
UT Austin lays off dozens of employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles due to Senate Bill 17
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024UT Austin lays off dozens of DEI staff after SB17 bans diversity offices and training. The university redirects its former DCCE division to teaching and research, while faculty deans take on DEI roles. 
Purim: A Jewish Holiday of Joy and Rethinking Celebrations During War
Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of Jews from an ancient Persian plot to exterminate them. Esther bravely informs King Ahasuerus about Haman's plans, leading to his destruction instead of the Jews. The ninth chapter details state-sanctioned retaliation when 75,000 Persians were killed by Jews. Purim is celebrated with costumes and rowdiness but for some American Jews during war it means rethinking celebrations. 
Scott Peterson Seeking New Trial with New Evidence in Laci and Conner Murder Case
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son Conner in 2004, seeks a new trial with the help of the Los Angeles Innocence Project. New evidence could exonerate him as lawyers request DNA testing on multiple pieces of evidence found at the scene and from witnesses present during Laci's disappearance. 
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Children Under State Law, Subject to Wrongful Death Legislation
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos are children under state law and subject to legislation dealing with the wrongful death of minor. The court issued this majority decision in a lawsuit brought forth by a group of IVF patients whose frozen embryos were destroyed in December 2020 when a patient removed the embryos from a cryogenic storage unit and dropped them on the ground. The plaintiffs subsequently filed two lawsuits against the facility, alleging that it had violated Alabama's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act, which applies to unborn children. 
Taylor Swift's Name Unsearchable on X Days After Sexually Explicit Deepfakes Go Viral
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Taylor Swift's name is not searchable on X days after sexually explicit deepfakes of the pop star went viral. The images were created using artificial intelligence tools that develop new, fake images or by taking a real photo and undressing it. They included a watermark suggesting they came from a website known for publishing fake nude images of celebrities. Many of Swift's fans said the deepfakes were removed because of mass-reporting campaigns. X has been called out in the past for its failure to quickly address sexually explicit deepfakes that pop up on the site.