Nico Grant,

Nico Grant is a technology correspondent for The New York Times based in San Francisco. His reporting focuses on Alphabet, one of the world's largest technology companies, which owns Google, YouTube and various other businesses. He covers a range of stories, including breaking news, product announcements and in-depth features and investigations. Nico started covering tech in 2018, focusing on cloud-computing companies and hardware makers for Bloomberg News. He has a master's degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and an undergraduate degree from Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. Nico moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2018. As a Times journalist, he adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and protects the anonymity of his sources.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/nico-grant

93%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

94%

Examples:

  • The author appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear signs of personal or political bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No clear conflicts of interest are identified in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in the articles regarding Google's acquisition of Wiz and its AI search functionality, but these seem to be due to the nature of reporting on complex technological developments.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices are identified in the articles.

Recent Articles

Google's $23 Billion Bet on Wiz: Bolstering Cloud-Computing with Advanced Cybersecurity Tools

Google's $23 Billion Bet on Wiz: Bolstering Cloud-Computing with Advanced Cybersecurity Tools

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Google, in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, aims to bolster its cloud-computing business and gain a competitive edge against industry leaders. Founded during the pandemic, Wiz counts 40% of Fortune 100 companies among its clients and has seen rapid growth. The deal would bring significant financial gains for founders Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, Yinon Costica, and Roy Reznik.
Google Parent Company Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz for $23 Billion: Largest Acquisition to Date

Google Parent Company Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz for $23 Billion: Largest Acquisition to Date

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Google's parent company Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, its largest acquisition to date. Founded in 2020, New York-based Wiz offers cloud security services with AI-powered real-time threat detection and responses. Google aims to beef up its cloud-computing division and compete in the market dominated by Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Despite antitrust scrutiny, Google is reportedly pushing for the acquisition.
Google's New AI-Generated Summaries Spark Concerns Among Publishers: Potential Traffic Loss and Original Content Cannibalization

Google's New AI-Generated Summaries Spark Concerns Among Publishers: Potential Traffic Loss and Original Content Cannibalization

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Google's new AI-generated search summaries have publishers worried about traffic loss and potential cannibalization of their content. Despite concerns, some experts argue that publishers need to adapt to the changing landscape of online media and find new ways to monetize beyond traffic. Google is reportedly taking steps to address publisher concerns, but it remains unclear how this will impact the publishing industry in the long term.