Matteo Wong

Matteo Wong is an author at The Atlantic who focuses on technology and its impact on society. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth, Wong has made a name for himself by exposing biases, logical fallacies, deception, and conflicts of interest in the tech industry. Through his articles, Wong explores topics such as AI-based search engines, generative AI models, and their implications on the web and its users. His work often highlights potential issues with new technologies before they become widespread, providing valuable insights for readers looking to navigate the rapidly evolving world of technology.

Biography:  https://www.theatlantic.com/author/matteo-wong/

84%

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

92%

Examples:

  • At their core, these language models work by predicting what word is most likely to follow in a sentence. They don't really understand what they are writing the way you or I do...
  • Despite the excitement around searchbots, seemingly every time a company tries to make an AI-based search engine, it stumbles.
  • Meanwhile, these models raise a number of concerns about the very nature of the web and everyone who depends on it. One of the biggest fears is from the websites and publishers that AI tools such as SearchGPT and Google AI Overviews are pulling from: If an AI model can read and summarize your website, people will have less incentive to visit the original source of information, lowering traffic and thus lowering revenue.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • SearchGPT could create competition with Google in the AI search engine space.
  • The demo for SearchGPT provided incorrect information about An Appalachian Summer Festival in Boone, North Carolina. The festival actually takes place from June 29 to July 27, not July 29 to August 16 as stated in the demo.

Deceptions

56%

Examples:

  • Early this afternoon, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, announced a prototype AI tool that can search the web and answer questions, fittingly called SearchGPT.
  • In fact, the festival started on June 29 and will have its final concert on July 27. Instead, July 29–August 16 are the dates for which the festival’s box office will be officially closed.
  • The launch is designed to hint at how AI will transform the ways in which people navigate the internet–except that, before users have had a chance to test the new program, it already appears error prone.

Recent Articles

OpenAI's New SearchGPT: An AI-Powered Search Engine Challenging Google's Dominance with Real-Time Access and Meaningful Results

OpenAI's New SearchGPT: An AI-Powered Search Engine Challenging Google's Dominance with Real-Time Access and Meaningful Results

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, unveils SearchGPT, an AI-driven search engine offering real-time internet access and meaningful organization. Powered by GPT-4 models and partnering with publishers for accurate results, it aims to connect users directly with content sources. Google faces competition as OpenAI prominently features publishers in searches. However, the error-prone nature of generative AI models necessitates fact-checking.
Google's AI Model, Gemini: Transforming Gmail with Email Summaries and Highlights

Google's AI Model, Gemini: Transforming Gmail with Email Summaries and Highlights

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 At Google's I/O conference in May 2024, the tech giant announced updates to its AI model, Gemini. The model is being integrated into Gmail for email summaries and highlights to enhance user experience.
OpenAI's New Innovation: GPT-4o - A Huge Step Forward in AI Collaboration and Convenience

OpenAI's New Innovation: GPT-4o - A Huge Step Forward in AI Collaboration and Convenience

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 OpenAI's new language model, GPT-4o, showcases impressive capabilities with humanlike conversation and intonation for bedtime stories. It sets itself apart from competitors with the ability to maintain a conversation despite interruptions. Expected applications include condensing smartphone functions into one app, potentially revolutionizing technology interaction.