Tom Chivers

Tom Chivers is a journalist who focuses on technology and its impact on society. He often reports on topics related to artificial intelligence, its advancements, and potential consequences. Chivers has a unique ability to discuss the future of AI while acknowledging both its potential benefits and risks. His reporting covers various aspects of AI, including disinformation, algorithmic bias, readability scores in articles, and the impact of AI on different industries. He also explores how we can better understand and control this powerful technology for the betterment of society.

Biography:  https://www.semafor.com/article/03/31/2023/ai-will-be-weirder-than-we-can-imagine

76%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author often reports on topics related to technology and its impact on society, with a focus on the potential negative consequences.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author covers topics related to AI and its advancements, which may lead to potential conflicts of interest with companies and organizations involved in the industry.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • Another article discusses the potential for AI to have an impact as great as that of the agricultural or industrial revolutions, but also mentions a 5% chance of an extremely bad outcome such as human extinction.
  • In one article, it is mentioned that multivitamin supplements daily use is associated with a higher risk of death; however, causality cannot be established.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The title of one article mentions 'Black Sea' and 'blue jeans', but there is no mention or discussion about either in the body of the article.

Recent Articles

New Studies Find No Evidence Multivitamins Reduce Mortality Risk for Generally Healthy Adults

New Studies Find No Evidence Multivitamins Reduce Mortality Risk for Generally Healthy Adults

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 New research from multiple studies with over 800,000 participants reveals that daily multivitamin use does not lower the risk of death for generally healthy adults. The studies, published in JAMA Network Open and National Cancer Institute, found no significant reduction in mortality from all causes or specific diseases like cancer and heart disease. However, supplementation may still benefit those with nutritional deficiencies. Consuming a balanced diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, legumes, reducing red meat intake, decreasing sedentary time and alcohol consumption can contribute to overall health.
China's Economy Faces Challenges, Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. Executives to Reassure Foreign Businesses

China's Economy Faces Challenges, Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. Executives to Reassure Foreign Businesses

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 China's economy is facing challenges such as a real estate crisis, high local government debt, industrial overcapacity and lackluster consumption. Despite these issues, Chinese President Xi Jinping reassured foreign businesses about the country's market during a meeting with top U.S executives in Beijing.