Gizmodo media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give Gizmodo one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. We have seen it on 54 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Gizmodo biased?
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The rating organisations do not give Gizmodo one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Gizmodo reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Gizmodo are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Gizmodo has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Gizmodo’s own report linked underneath.
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest exoplanet discovered to date, with an age of less than one million years. The Jupiter-sized planet, located 450 light-years away, is still within its natal disk of dust and gas, prompting a re-evaluation of planet-formation models.
Gizmodo reported it asAstronomers Just Found the Youngest Planet Ever Seen. It Shouldn't Be So Huge (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Gizmodo reported it asScientists Discover First New Cat Species in Over a Century—and It's Love at First Sight (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Meta is set to release Luna, a camera‑free pair of smart glasses, this autumn. The glasses will feature six built‑in microphones for use with Meta’s AI chatbot and the Muse assistant, and may be shown at the Connect developer conference with shipments aimed for October.
Gizmodo reported it asMeta’s Next Pair of Smart Glasses May Drastically Tone Down the Creep Factor (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
Gizmodo reported it asThe European Union Sets Limits on Teen Social Media Use. Video Games and AI Chatbots Might Be Next (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
Gizmodo reported it asPolar Ice Sheets Have Lost 11 Trillion Tons of Ice—and 'Speeding' Glaciers Are Driving the Loss (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the company at approximately $1.2 trillion. This comes as the AI firm considers its timeline for a potential initial public offering.
Gizmodo reported it asRumored Round of Funding Could Make OpenAI More Valuable Than Anthropic Again. Perhaps Briefly (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Gizmodo reported it asThe US Put Weapons in Space. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
Gizmodo reported it asThe US Put Weapons in Space. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
Gizmodo reported it asAI CEOs Predictably Suck Up to Trump Amid ‘AI Pause’ Debate (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
Gizmodo reported it asAI CEOs Predictably Suck Up to Trump Amid ‘AI Pause’ Debate (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Trump administration order that compelled the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain operational beyond its planned retirement. The court found the Energy Department lacked the legal authority to issue such emergency orders.
Gizmodo reported it asJudges Rule Trump Can't Just Make Up An Emergency to Keep Coal Plant Open (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Documents obtained by multiple outlets reveal that Atlantic Industrial Coatings admitted its own design and workmanship flaws caused the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner to blister and detach. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said the damage resulted from a botched installation, and the government agreed to a $14.7 million repair payment.
Gizmodo reported it asContractor Admits They, Not Imaginary Antifa Vandals, Wrecked the Reflecting Pool (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
Gizmodo reported it asAnthropic Claims It Stopped Suspected Bioweapons Research Conducted With Claude (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
Gizmodo reported it asJimmy Kimmel Yanks James Talarico Interview From TV Over Trump FCC Threats (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Scientists estimate Mercury's diameter may have shrunk by up to 14 miles (23 kilometers), a figure 30% greater than earlier projections. The planet's hot iron core cooling and contracting is believed to be the cause, tightening its surface.
Gizmodo reported it asScientists Drastically Underestimated How Much Mercury Has Shrunk (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
OpenAI has announced that an internal AI model has produced a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, one of mathematics' seven Millennium Prize Problems. The company claims approximately 10,000 AI agents worked on the problem for 88 hours. However, mathematicians have expressed skepticism due to the lack of a publicly disclosed proof.
Gizmodo reported it asThe Fight Over OpenAI’s Math Breakthrough Is a New Kind of Scientific Arms Race (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
Gizmodo reported it asApple's Foldable iPhone Is Officially Called the iPhone Duo (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
Gizmodo reported it asApple's Foldable iPhone Is Officially Called the iPhone Duo (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
The Trump administration has expressed "profound concern" over Ford Motor's business ties with Chinese companies, citing potential risks to U.S. automotive manufacturing and supply chains. Ford defended its position as the top U.S. automaker and stated the letter contained factual errors.
Gizmodo reported it asFord’s China Ties Spark a Very Public Fight With the Trump Administration (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has warned that artificial intelligence poses an 'existential' risk to humanity. He called for immediate action and 'cast-iron guarantees' to ensure AI safety and security, citing potential disruptions to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
Gizmodo reported it as‘The People Building AI Earnestly Believe That It Could Kill Us All’: Anthropic Researcher Quits Dramatically (opens Gizmodo in a new tab)
Who says so
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High factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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- New York, New York, United States
- Official site
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 54
- Reports listed
- 55
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
54 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 8 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Gizmodo ran the story anyway.
Across the 54 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Gizmodo: its report arrived a median of 25 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 7 September 2026.
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