Matt Novak
Matt Novak is a journalist and author known for his work at Gizmodo where he wrote full-time from 2013 to 2023. During his tenure, he gained a reputation for writing bluntly about topics with accuracy and passion. Novak's reporting covered various subjects, including technology and culture. He was known for his ability to call out misinformation and deception in plain language, which set Gizmodo apart from other news outlets. Novak's work at Gizmodo included articles on fact-checking misinformation on YouTube and reported hacking incidents involving high-profile TikTok accounts. After being made redundant, he started a subscription service called Paleofuture+ where he shares exclusive articles and rare futuristic videos with members.
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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.
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Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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- A very limited number of TikTok accounts were compromised.
- The feature aims to make context more relevant, dynamic, and unique to videos at scale across YouTube's huge variety of content.
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Recent Articles
YouTube Introduces Community Notes Feature to Combat Misinformation and Provide Context
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024YouTube is testing a new feature, community notes, that allows users to add context to videos during the pilot phase in the US on mobile. The aim is to combat misinformation and provide clarification on parodies or older footage presented as current events. Users can rate helpfulness of notes for improvement. 
TikTok: High-Profile Accounts Hacked, Including CNN and Paris Hilton's, Amid Increased Scrutiny
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Hackers compromised CNN and Paris Hilton's TikTok accounts, spreading malware through direct messages. TikTok's security team is working with affected parties to restore access and enhance security measures. The exact method used is unclear, but comes amidst increased scrutiny and potential regulation for the Chinese-owned app.