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A new "Media Capitulation Index" ranks major media and tech companies based on their perceived capitulation to powerful interests. The index, created by Sophie Culpepper and published by the Nieman Journalism Lab, assigns ratings ranging from "chicken" (The New York Times) to "star" (Bloomberg). The index assesses how these companies handle controversial issues and potential conflicts of interest, highlighting concerns about media independence.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.