What problem does it solve?
When a news story, rumor, meme, or claim goes viral, it is hard to know where it actually started, who reported it first, and how the wording changed as it spread. This Skill reconstructs the full propagation chain so you can separate the original source from later amplifiers.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Origin Identification: Walks backward through citations and date-narrowed searches to find the earliest source that is not citing someone else.
- Chronological Chain Building: Produces a timestamped timeline from origin through early amplifiers to mainstream pickup, with URLs and what each node added.
- Mutation and Debunk Detection: Compares wording at the origin versus later versions, flagging exaggerations, corrections, and debunks along the way.
- Use Case: A viral claim about a product recall is circulating on social media. Use this Skill to find the first report, verify its timestamp, map which outlets amplified it, and assess whether the claim mutated or was debunked.
Quick Start
Trace where the claim about the data breach at Company X first appeared and how it spread across news outlets.
