Dylan Butts

Dylan Butts is a general assignment associate reporter for CNBC based out of Singapore. He covers everything from business to technology to geopolitics across the Asia-Pacific region. His primary topics include trade tensions, data centers, automotive industries, and consumer electronics. Butts has been known to report on contradictions involving China and the European Union as well as investigations into Apple's business practices. He also covers Singapore Airlines incidents and regional economic developments.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/dylan-butts/

80%

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

88%

Examples:

  • In some instances, the author presents information that favors certain companies or regions without providing sufficient context or counterarguments.
  • The author has a tendency to lean towards the European Union's perspective in reporting on antitrust issues involving Apple.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author covers business and technology topics in the Asia-Pacific region, which may create potential conflicts of interest.
  • There is no evidence of the author having personal conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • The author has also covered incidents of turbulence on Singapore Airlines flights.
  • The author has reported on contradictions involving trade tensions between China and the European Union, as well as investigations into Apple's business practices.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author has also reported on Chinese automakers overtaking U.S. rivals in sales without providing necessary context.
  • The author has been somewhat deceptive in reporting on EU fines against Apple by presenting the fine as a fact without providing sufficient evidence or details.

Recent Articles

China's Anti-Dumping Probe into EU Pork Imports: A New Chapter in the Ongoing Trade Dispute

China's Anti-Dumping Probe into EU Pork Imports: A New Chapter in the Ongoing Trade Dispute

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 China initiated an anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports following the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The probe, which could last up to two years, was requested by China's Animal Agriculture Association over alleged subsidies and overcapacity in European pork production. With Spain being a major EU exporter of pork to China, potential retaliation could impact the global economy.
Singapore Airlines Offers Compensation After Deadly Turbulence Incident, 104 Passengers Injured

Singapore Airlines Offers Compensation After Deadly Turbulence Incident, 104 Passengers Injured

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 On June 11, 2024, Singapore Airlines announced compensation for passengers injured during a turbulent May 20 flight. The Boeing 777-300ER dropped over 54 meters, causing one death and injuring around 105 people. The airline offered $10,000 for minor injuries and invited discussions for serious cases. Compensation included an advance payment of $25,000 and refunded tickets with delay compensation. Passengers were advised to keep seatbelts fastened during turbulence.
Apple's Project ACDC: Developing In-House Chips for AI Data Center Processing

Apple's Project ACDC: Developing In-House Chips for AI Data Center Processing

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Apple is reportedly developing its own AI chip for data centers in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, aiming to gain an edge in the AI arms race. The server chip, codenamed Project ACDC, will likely focus on AI inference and could give Apple an advantage over rivals like Microsoft who have heavily invested in AI technology.
Apple Faces $500 Million Fine in Antitrust Probe over Music Streaming Practices

Apple Faces $500 Million Fine in Antitrust Probe over Music Streaming Practices

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Apple faces a $500 million fine in antitrust probe over music streaming practices, sparked by Spotify's complaint.