Nick Robins-Early

Nick Robins-Early is a journalist based in New York who focuses on extremism, disinformation, tech and world news. He has reported on topics such as the OpenAI and Google DeepMind's AI industry risks letter, Reddit's IPO and the Binance founder's sentencing for money laundering. His work often covers issues related to technology, finance and global affairs.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/nick-robins-early?page=2

72%

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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

86%

Examples:

  • Nick Robins-Early tends to report on extremism, disinformation, tech and world news with a focus on OpenAI and Google DeepMind's AI industry risks in open letter.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Nick Robins-Early's reporting on Reddit's IPO was four to five times oversubscribed before it debuted, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by mentioning that OpenAI defended its practices but did not respond to a request for comment from Google.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article deceptively states that the price of Reddits shares is not accurate and does not reflect its true valuation.

Recent Articles

AI Employees Call for Transparency and Whistleblower Protections Amidst Concerns of Autonomy and Risks to Humanity

AI Employees Call for Transparency and Whistleblower Protections Amidst Concerns of Autonomy and Risks to Humanity

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 A group of current and former employees from OpenAI and other AI companies have raised concerns about the risks posed by AI to humanity, urging corporations to implement transparency measures and protect whistleblowers. The letter, signed by 13 individuals including those from Anthropic and Google's DeepMind, highlights potential dangers such as exacerbating inequality, increasing misinformation, and autonomous systems causing significant harm. Absent government oversight, employees are the primary means of holding corporations accountable for these risks. The letter calls for commitments to transparency principles like allowing criticism and anonymous reporting channels.
Reddit Goes Public: What You Need to Know About the Social Media Platform's IPO

Reddit Goes Public: What You Need to Know About the Social Media Platform's IPO

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Reddit, a social media platform for sharing and discussing content on various topics, is going public. The company was acquired by Condé Nast in 2011 but spun out into a stand-alone entity. Reddit's IPO will be priced at the top of its marketed range, with shares being sold for $34 each on the New York Stock Exchange under RDDT. The IPO is expected to raise $748 million and Condé Nast owns roughly one-third of Reddit's outstanding shares.