Eli Tan

Eli Tan is a reporter for The New York Times, covering the technology industry from San Francisco. In addition to general technology news, Eli reports on the gig economy, which includes companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash as well as the many contract drivers that keep those businesses running. He also covers the video game industry. Before joining The Times, Eli was a business reporter for The Washington Post where he wrote about agriculture, real estate, congressional economics, global shipping and more. Prior to that, he was a reporter for CoinDesk where he covered the cryptocurrency industry. Eli is a graduate of Columbia University and St. Olaf College. He was born and raised in Seattle. As a Times journalist, Eli adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook, striving to be fair and accurate in his reporting. He does not invest in any companies that he covers. Contact Eli at eli.tan@nytimes.com or via Twitter @elitanjourno. You can also send anonymous tips to nytimes.com/tips. Latest

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87%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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:

  • Congrats on getting paid what you're owed E!
  • The most important message of the vote is that Elon knows now he has the support of 90% of retail investors and more than 73% of all shares, and that matters for him personally and for the future of Tesla.
  • The vast majority of Tesla shareholders approved Elon's comp package in 2018 and have re-approved it now. An activist judge voided it for nothing.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Before joining The Times, I was a business reporter for The Washington Post.
  • Before that, I was a reporter for CoinDesk, where I covered the cryptocurrency industry.
  • I'm a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • For months, Mr. Musk's supporters have used the social media site to drum up support for his massive payday.
  • Tesla shareholders reaffirmed a pay award worth over $45 billion for Elon Musk on Thursday.
  • They included retail investors, friends in the technology industry and media personalities.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • For months, Mr. Musk's supporters have used the social media site to drum up support for his massive payday.
  • The most important message of the vote is that Elon knows now he has the support of 90% of retail investors and more than 73% of all shares
  • They included retail investors, friends in the technology industry and media personalities

Recent Articles

Massachusetts Attorney General Sets Precedent with Uber and Lyft Labor Deal: $32.50 Minimum Hourly Wage, Benefits for Drivers

Massachusetts Attorney General Sets Precedent with Uber and Lyft Labor Deal: $32.50 Minimum Hourly Wage, Benefits for Drivers

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced on June 27, 2024, that Uber and Lyft will pay their drivers a minimum wage of $32.50 per hour with benefits such as paid sick leave and health care stipends. This agreement sets a precedent for gig workers' rights in the industry and could impact labor laws nationwide.
Tesla Shareholders Reaffirm $45 Billion Pay Award for Elon Musk Amidst Controversy

Tesla Shareholders Reaffirm $45 Billion Pay Award for Elon Musk Amidst Controversy

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Tesla shareholders reaffirmed Elon Musk's $45 billion pay award in a June 13, 2024 vote, despite legal challenges and concerns over executive pay accountability. Musk promised progress on vehicle autonomy and announced Tesla's incorporation move to Texas. He also revealed plans for a ride-hailing network with self-driving Tesla vehicles and the production of Optimus robots in 2025.