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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.

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[–] Ninmi@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 years ago (2 children)

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".

[–] Thann@lemmy.ml 10 points 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

[–] vis4valentine@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 years ago

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