fact-checker

To fact-check a viral claim, you must extract the exact assertion, identify the evidence required to prove or disprove it, and evaluate source credibility. This process yields a structured verdict rating from TRUE to UNVERIFIABLE, complete with supporting evidence and context.

Evaluating source credibility involves ranking the quality of information sources, ranging from peer-reviewed studies down to social media posts. This assessment determines the reliability of the evidence used to confirm or refute a potentially misleading statement.

Yes, you can verify statistical accuracy by checking the data, timeframe, methodology, and source credibility cited in news or research. This ensures that measurable components and implicit claims are evaluated against authoritative evidence.

Claim verification separates fact from opinion by extracting the exact assertion and identifying its implicit or measurable components. This structured extraction ensures that only testable factual statements are matched against evidence for a confidence-based verdict.

A structured fact-checking verdict includes a rating from TRUE to UNVERIFIABLE, a confidence score, supporting or refuting evidence, missing nuance, and correct information. It also provides a transparent assessment of source quality to contextualize the final judgment.

You should not rely solely on automated claim verification when a claim is categorized as UNVERIFIABLE, indicating a lack of credible evidence or authoritative sources. In these cases, the process highlights missing nuance and context but cannot produce a definitive factual rating.