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AI-extracted claim

“In 2004 one dial-up user would bring a newspaper and sit and read as he waited for data to download”

Analyzed on 2026-09-18T13:43:40+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-18

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Plain language: Insufficient evidence was found to render a verdict.

Credibility score

out of 100

Based on 1 source

Low confidence

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Original context

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In 2004, one dial-up user told The New York Times that he would “bring a newspaper and sit and read,” as he waited for data to download.

Extracted from: AOL Will End Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating) , The New York Times

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Evidence

1 support 0 contradict 0 context

This analysis is based on a single source. Confidence is low.

The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“In 2004, one dial-up user told The New York Times that he would “bring a newspaper and sit and read,” as he waited for data to download.”

AOL Will End Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating)

Bias distribution of supporting sources

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Mean bias -0.20

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Metadata

Claim ID CLM-0B5700A1
Slug in-2004-one-dial-up-user-would-bring-a-newspaper-and-sit-and-0b5700a1
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 214 d ago
Velocity 0.0/hr
Bias 0.00
Internet Anecdote