Ryan Browne,

Ryan Browne is a technology correspondent based out of CNBC's main European bureau in London. He covers the technology sector with a primary focus on corporate news in Europe, reporting on topics such as the performance of major tech companies and their impact on society.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/ryan-browne/

75%

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:

  • Ryan Browne focuses on corporate news in Europe with a primary focus on the technology sector. He has reported on topics such as Tesla's expansion plans and Meta's financial performance, which may involve conflicts of interest or biases.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Ryan Browne has reported on Meta's financial performance and its AI project, LLaMA, which competes with Microsoft-backed OpenAI's GPT-4. This may indicate a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • In an article about climate protesters trying to break into Tesla's Germany factory, Ryan Browne reported that approximately 800 activists gathered outside the factory while also stating that the protesters tried to break in on Friday, May 10, 2024. There is no contradiction but a slight repetition of information.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In an article about Meta's shares surge, Ryan Browne stated that Meta's net income more than tripled from $4.65 billion in 2023 to $14 billion in 2024. However, this information is not directly deceptive but may give a misleading impression of the company's growth.

Recent Articles

Clashes Between Protesters and Police at Tesla's Expansion Site Near Berlin: Environmental Concerns and Production Halts

Clashes Between Protesters and Police at Tesla's Expansion Site Near Berlin: Environmental Concerns and Production Halts

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Protesters clashed with police during a five-day demonstration against Tesla's expansion plans near Berlin, Germany. Approximately 800 activists argued against the planned clearing of forested areas and straining of water supply. Tesla shut down the factory in anticipation of protests, which had previously been closed due to an arson attack. Protesters contradicted claims they hadn't reached Tesla property and were living in a forest encampment nearby. Police intervened, leading to injuries and arrests, while Elon Musk denied protesters had reached the property.
Meta Announces First-Ever Cash Dividend Program, Mark Zuckerberg Makes Over $28 Billion in a Single Day

Meta Announces First-Ever Cash Dividend Program, Mark Zuckerberg Makes Over $28 Billion in a Single Day

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced its first-ever cash dividend program on Friday. The quarterly dividend will be $0.50 per share to all eligible shareholders as of February 22nd. This news caused Meta's stock price to surge more than 20% in a single day, resulting in Mark Zuckerberg making over $28 billion from the increase alone.