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The Verge's ethics policy explicitly codifies the above practices (the editor-in-chief not reading ads, separation of sales and editorial, etc.).
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10/22/2026
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Why Tech Media Always Gets Accused of "Shilling"? The Verge Editor-in-Chief Responds to Bias Allegations
youtubeThe Verge10/22/2026
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