David Jeans

David Jeans is a journalist and former U.S. military officer who covers technology, defense and geopolitics for Forbes. Jeans joined Forbes in November 2021 after more than two years as the Beijing bureau chief for Defense One, where he reported on China's military modernization and its implications for the U.S. and allies. Before that, Jeans was a senior editor at Wired magazine, where he covered cybersecurity, privacy and surveillance issues. Jeans has also worked as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense and served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidjeans/

71%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author often presents his own opinions as facts without providing sufficient evidence or sources.
  • The author seems to have a preference for crypto currencies and blockchain technology over traditional finance.
  • The author tends to use biased language and exaggeration when reporting on topics related to China or Chinese-owned companies.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • The author may also have a conflict of interest by reporting on topics related to China or Chinese-owned companies, as he has previously worked for the U.S. government and military.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by reporting on topics related to crypto currencies and blockchain technology, which are highly volatile and speculative.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that SpaceX has refused to do business in Taiwan while also stating that it could breach its contractual obligations with the U.S. government.
  • The article contradicts previous reports and statements from OpenAI and Sam Altman regarding the reasons for his removal as CEO.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article may also be deceptive by omitting important information or context that would affect the reader's understanding of the topics reported on.
  • The article uses deceptive practices such as clickbait headlines and sensationalized language to attract readers.

Recent Articles

Elon Musk Faces Pressure to Provide Starshield Satellite Network Services for US Military Personnel in Taiwan

Elon Musk Faces Pressure to Provide Starshield Satellite Network Services for US Military Personnel in Taiwan

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is under pressure to provide Starshield satellite network services for US military personnel in Taiwan. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has demanded that Musk open up access to the internet service for U.S troops stationed in Taiwan.