Ana Altchek

Ana Altchek is a Trending News and Tech Fellow at Business Insider. She received her Master's in Multimedia Journalism from NYU and has previously covered health, the migrant crisis, and real estate at Crain New York Business. She also freelanced in the lifestyle and art space. Ana covers topics such as Tesla, AI, and technology with a focus on investigating conflicts of interest, biases, and deceptive practices.

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/ana-altchek?op=1

90%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally presents information with a slight slant towards the subject, particularly in the case of Google Glass and its limitations.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • In multiple articles, the author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the topics being covered.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is mentioned that Google Glass had issues with short battery life, slow uploading, poor camera quality, and spotty voice recognition. In another article about Google CEO Sundar Pichai teasing the possible return of smart glasses integrated with a Project Astra AI agent, these limitations are not mentioned.
  • In one article, it is mentioned that Tesla dismissed about 500 employees from its unit responsible for building electric vehicle charging stations. In another article, it is stated that Elon Musk vowed to cut 10% of Tesla's workforce and called for 'hardcore' cuts.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author mentions that Elon Musk diverted a $500 million shipment of Nvidia chips intended for Tesla to X instead but does not elaborate on why this happened.
  • In one article, the author focuses on the potential return of Google Glass without mentioning its limitations or criticisms.

Recent Articles

OpenAI's New GPT-4o Mini: Affordable, Improved AI Model with Advanced Capabilities and Expanded Data Analysis on Azure

OpenAI's New GPT-4o Mini: Affordable, Improved AI Model with Advanced Capabilities and Expanded Data Analysis on Azure

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 OpenAI's new cost-effective GPT-4o mini model, now available on Azure AI, offers improved capabilities and expanded context window. With advanced data analysis and customizable features, it helps users secure raises and promotions while providing real-time feedback. OpenAI aims to make AI more accessible with this affordable yet powerful model.
Jeff Bezos Sells $5 Billion Worth of Amazon Stock to Avoid Washington's Capital Gains Tax

Jeff Bezos Sells $5 Billion Worth of Amazon Stock to Avoid Washington's Capital Gains Tax

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder and the world's second-richest person, sold 25 million shares worth $5 billion to avoid paying a higher capital gains tax rate in Washington state. The move follows his announcement to leave Washington for Miami and earlier sales of 50 million shares. Initiative 2109 aims to repeal the capital gains tax in Washington, which generated significant revenue but saw a drop in its second year.
Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package Up for Vote Amidst Controversy and Shareholder Concerns

Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package Up for Vote Amidst Controversy and Shareholder Concerns

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package faces a crucial vote at the annual meeting on Thursday, after being deemed invalid by a Delaware judge. Supporters like Robyn Denholm and Ron Baron advocate for ratification, while critics including Norges Bank Investment Management plan to vote against it due to concerns over size and key person risk. Tesla's shares have declined 28% this year amid slower sales growth in China and product recalls.
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Discusses Potential Revival of Google Glass at I/O Conference

Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Discusses Potential Revival of Google Glass at I/O Conference

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Google co-founder Sergey Brin discussed the potential revival of Google Glass at I/O conference, considering it the 'perfect hardware' for hands-free use despite being ahead of its time (Blumenthal, Eli & Eadicicco, Lisa).
OpenAI's Upcoming Announcement: Disrupting the Tech World with Innovative AI and Search Technology

OpenAI's Upcoming Announcement: Disrupting the Tech World with Innovative AI and Search Technology

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is set to announce a game-changing innovation on May 13, 2024. Speculation surrounds a new open-source language model or AI-powered search engine challenging Google's dominance. Despite past legal challenges and Elon Musk's lawsuit, OpenAI continues pushing boundaries in AI research.
Tesla Disbands Charging Division, Future of Supercharger Network Uncertain

Tesla Disbands Charging Division, Future of Supercharger Network Uncertain

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Tesla, the EV market leader, unexpectedly disbanded its Supercharger network team, leaving competitors uncertain about its future. Approximately 500 employees were dismissed in April 2024. Tesla has not provided official statements regarding the implications for partnerships and electric vehicle adoption.