Adam Satariano,

Adam Satariano is a technology reporter for The New York Times, based in London. He covers digital policy and the intersection of technology and world affairs, with a focus on global stories and investigative projects about technology's role in geopolitics. Before joining The Times in 2018, he worked at Bloomberg News for 11 years and has been a journalist for over 20 years. He is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Satariano is committed to upholding high journalistic standards and does not accept gifts, money, or favors from those in any way related to his reporting. He takes very seriously his responsibility to verify information with multiple sources and documentation and protect all sources who trust him with information.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/adam-satariano

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author implies that Microsoft owns OpenAI completely when this may not be entirely accurate.
  • The author tends to present biased information in favor of the European Union's competition law and its enforcement against tech giants.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest in reporting on OpenAI as they have contributed money to the organization in the past.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • A flawed software update sent out by CrowdStrike caused chaos and disruption worldwide on July 19, 2024.
  • The penalty for non-compliance with the D.M.A can be up to 10% of global revenue for first infringement, and up to 20% for repeat infringements.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Musk stated that ChatGPT was created without proper consideration for its risks but there are no specific examples given to support this claim.
  • The phrase 'de facto subsidiary' implies that Microsoft owns OpenAI completely when this may not be entirely accurate.
  • The title implies all three companies are under investigation when only two are mentioned in the body.

Recent Articles

CrowdStrike's Software Update Disrupts Global Operations: A Wake-Up Call for Robust Testing and Diverse Cybersecurity Solutions

CrowdStrike's Software Update Disrupts Global Operations: A Wake-Up Call for Robust Testing and Diverse Cybersecurity Solutions

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disrupted critical infrastructure worldwide on July 19, 2024, affecting sectors including emergency call centers, banks, airlines, and hospitals. The incident raised concerns about the company's testing processes and potential risks of relying on a single solution for cybersecurity protection. Microsoft Windows users were affected by the outage caused by CrowdStrike's update to their software. Experts emphasized the importance of diverse cybersecurity solutions to mitigate risks.
Global IT Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Software Update: 2000 Flights Canceled, Dow Jones Drops 900 Points

Global IT Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Software Update: 2000 Flights Canceled, Dow Jones Drops 900 Points

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 A global technology outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update on July 19, 2024, disrupted various industries including airlines, healthcare systems, banks and retail giants. Over 2000 flights were canceled and the stock market experienced significant losses with both S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite suffering their worst weekly losses since April. The outage affected Microsoft-based systems, including Azure cloud services, leading to widespread disruptions and historic economic impact.
European Union Accuses Apple of Breaching New Tech Regulations: Implications for the App Store and Consumer Choice

European Union Accuses Apple of Breaching New Tech Regulations: Implications for the App Store and Consumer Choice

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 The European Union accused Apple of breaching new tech regulations, the Digital Markets Act, for restrictive practices on its App Store. The investigation could lead to significant changes in how Apple operates and may set important precedents for the tech industry.
EU Launches Non-Compliance Investigations into Apple, Google and Meta's Compliance with Digital Markets Act Antitrust Rules

EU Launches Non-Compliance Investigations into Apple, Google and Meta's Compliance with Digital Markets Act Antitrust Rules

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The European Union has launched five non-compliance investigations into Apple, Google and Meta's adherence to its new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules. The EU suspects that the companies' proposed solutions do not fully comply with the DMA. Specifically, it plans to investigate Google and Apple's anti-steering rules in their app stores and whether Google is guilty of self-preferencing within its search engine.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Over AI Technology and Commercial Gain Focus

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Over AI Technology and Commercial Gain Focus

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over its AI technology, alleging that the company has strayed from its founding principles and is now focused on commercial gain rather than societal betterment. The shift in focus was sparked by Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, which included observer rights on its board. Musk claims this partnership violates the open-source nature of AI technology and threatens to undermine public trust in the field.