Rebecca Klar,

Rebecca Klar is a technology policy reporter at The Hill who covers data privacy, antitrust law, online disinformation and other issues facing the evolving tech world. She also co-authors The Hill's Technology newsletter.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/rebecca-klar/

68%

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:

  • The articles provided by Rebecca Klar are biased towards the negative aspects of Bitcoin and Big Tech CEOs. The author frequently uses sensationalist language to describe these topics.

Conflicts of Interest

55%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by Rebecca Klar do not show any clear evidence of conflict of interest. However, it is worth noting that the author works for The Hill which has a liberal bias and may have an agenda when reporting on certain topics.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author claims that Bitcoin dominates just more than half of the global crypto market when in fact it accounts for nearly $1.4 trillion out of over $3 trillion in cryptocurrency circulation worldwide according to CoinGecko data as of March 8th, 2023.
  • The article also claims that Bitcoin has rallied more than 40% in February alone and that the price of bitcoin has doubled over the past four months. While these statements are technically true, they do not provide a complete picture as Bitcoin's price had been volatile throughout 2021 and early 2023 before its recent surge.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by Rebecca Klar do not show any clear evidence of deception. However, it is worth noting that the author frequently uses sensationalist language to describe Bitcoin and Big Tech CEOs which may be misleading.

Recent Articles

TikTok Challenges US Law That Could Lead to Nationwide Ban: A First Amendment Issue?

TikTok Challenges US Law That Could Lead to Nationwide Ban: A First Amendment Issue?

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 TikTok, used by over 170 million Americans, challenges a new US law that could lead to its ban due to concerns over Chinese ownership. The company argues this law violates their First Amendment rights and sets a dangerous precedent for Congress. TikTok faces an uncertain future as they must sell the app or face a ban by mid-January 2025, following legal challenges against previous attempts to ban the app.
Bitcoin Surges to Record High of $60,000 as Demand and Institutional Investment Increase

Bitcoin Surges to Record High of $60,000 as Demand and Institutional Investment Increase

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Bitcoin surges to a record high of $60,000 due to increased demand and institutional investment in ETFs. However, some investors are concerned about its volatility and potential impact on other assets.
Big Tech Faces Brutal Questioning on Capitol Hill over Harmful Content for Kids and Teens

Big Tech Faces Brutal Questioning on Capitol Hill over Harmful Content for Kids and Teens

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Big Tech faces scrutiny on Capitol Hill over harmful content targeting minors. Senator Marsha Blackburn confronted Zuckerberg about internal Meta documents estimating the lifetime value of a teen user at $270.