San Francisco Standard (SFStandard)

The San Francisco Standard provides news articles covering a variety of topics including technology, politics, business, and lifestyle. The website often highlights successful tech companies and their impact on the community. There are some concerns regarding conflicts of interest and deceptive practices in some of the articles. The website does not have an extensive history or background provided.

86%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The articles highlight Waymo's successful operation in San Francisco
  • The articles mention notable detractors of Waymo's expansion but do not provide any context or details about their concerns
  • The author uses language that portrays Waymo in a positive light

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is an employee of Salesforce, which is mentioned positively in the article

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Repair costs for the property are expected to exceed $4 million and Troon Pacific has been subject of several lawsuits over claims of shoddy workmanship and fraud in the home sales process.
  • Sam Altman purchased the property through his company Apollo Projects and his sister Jennifer Serralta manages it.
  • The property features an interior elevator, a private garden with century-old olive trees and an infinity-edge pool with sweeping views of the bay.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that Waymo has received approval from the DMV for expansion but does not provide any details on what exactly was approved.
  • The article states that Waymo has received approval from the CPUC to expand its service into a wide swath of Los Angeles and San Mateo counties. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it implies that Waymo can now operate in all parts of these counties which is not the case.

Recent Articles

  • CEO of OpenAI Sues Troon Pacific for $4M Over Undisclosed Construction Defects in $27M San Francisco Mansion

    CEO of OpenAI Sues Troon Pacific for $4M Over Undisclosed Construction Defects in $27M San Francisco Mansion

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 In July 2024, Sam Altman sued Troon Pacific for $4 million over undisclosed construction defects in his $27 million San Francisco mansion. The lawsuit alleges misrepresentation and sabotage, with issues including a faulty waterproofing system causing raw sewage and financial losses.
  • Port of Oakland Airport Considering Name Change to Attract More Passengers, San Francisco Officials Threaten Legal Action

    Port of Oakland Airport Considering Name Change to Attract More Passengers, San Francisco Officials Threaten Legal Action

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 The Port of Oakland is considering a name change for its airport to include the word 'San Francisco' in an effort to attract more passengers. However, San Francisco officials are threatening legal action if the new name infringes on their trademark rights.
  • Waymo Expands 24/7 Paid Service to Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties

    Waymo Expands 24/7 Paid Service to Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties

    Broke On: Sunday, 03 March 2024 Waymo, a robotaxi company owned by Google parent Alphabet Inc., has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its 24/7 paid service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties. The self-driving car company can now stretch down the Peninsula through Highway 101 and Interstate 280 into Sunnyvale, California.

  • San Francisco Prepares for APEC Summit Amid Local Concerns

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 The APEC summit is expected to attract up to 30,000 attendees, including world leaders. Significant disruptions are anticipated for local transit and traffic due to the event. San Francisco has undertaken efforts to clean up and beautify its streets in preparation for the summit. Critics argue that events like APEC prioritize corporate profits over everyday people. The event is expected to generate $53 million for the local economy.