cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/81065

Linus (from Linus Tech Tips) has invested in Framework despite the potential for a conflict of interest.

  • Ninmi@sopuli.xyz
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    3 years ago

    About the most cursed decision I can imagine. Imagine if all the tech media outlets start investing on Intel and AMD with just promises of “not going against values”.

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      3 years ago

      It’s not like every big review company isn’t already taking money for “sponsored stories”. In general I agree, but in this case I think Linus has the integrity to make unbiased reviews. I guess time will tell

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      3 years ago

      But this is a smaller company that is starting. And Intel and AMD already do a lot of sponsored content