Kirsten Korosec,

Kirsten Korosec is a tech journalist at TechCrunch, where she covers all things transportation including electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles, ride-hailing services and more. She has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and society. Prior to joining TechCrunch, Kirsten worked as a reporter for various news outlets focusing on business, finance and economics.

Biography:  https://techcrunch.com/author/kirsten-korosec/

54%

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:

  • Tesla used the first-quarter report to focus on the future, namely about using AI to make advances in autonomy and the introduction of new products.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • Tesla investors are major stakeholders in the company.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Operating income was $1.2 billion, a 54% decrease from Q1 2023
  • Revenue was $21.3 billion, a 9% decrease from the first quarter of 2023
  • Tesla profits fell 55% to $1.13 billion in Q1 2024 compared to the same period in 2023

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Despite the downward trend in profits, Tesla used the first-quarter report to focus on the future, namely about using AI to make advances in autonomy and the introduction of new products.

Recent Articles

Tesla's Q1 2024 Profits Plummet: $1.13 Billion & 9% Revenue Drop Amidst Competition and Operational Challenges

Tesla's Q1 2024 Profits Plummet: $1.13 Billion & 9% Revenue Drop Amidst Competition and Operational Challenges

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Tesla reports a 55% profit drop to $1.13 billion and a 9% revenue decrease to $21.3 billion in Q1 2024 due to tepid car sales, price cuts, and operational issues. Despite challenges, Tesla plans new affordable models for H2 2025 and remains committed to self-driving cars and global EV expansion.