Media Bias Fact Check

Know News

Easily see if a news site offers credible news or should not be trusted and is un-credbile/dodgy. If you care about sharing news that is credible download and use this extension to help you identify if the site you are browsing contains credible news or un-credible/dodgy news. We apply set criteria to determine if a news site is credible or not. /assist us by identifying more credible sites but also hep us spot the ones that are un-credible/dodgy so we can alert others. Developed by Media Monitoring Africa, an independent non-profit organisation that promotes media freedom, media quality, and ethical journalism.

Fake news debunker InVID WeVerify VeraAI

InVID WeVerify VeraAI extension This plugin has been designed as a verification “Swiss army knife” helping journalists, fact-checkers, and human rights defenders to save time and be more efficient in their fact-checking and debunking tasks on social networks especially when verifying videos and images. This browser extension was enriched with new tools, developed within the Horizon EU research and innovation action vera.ai (2022-2025; https://veraai.eu/). In 2021, the plugin won a US Paris Tech challenge first prize award granted by the US Department Global Engagement Center (GEC). For the Poynter Institute, home of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), it is "one of the most powerful tools for spotting misinformation online". This toolbox allows you to quickly get contextual information on Facebook and Twitter images and videos, as well as on Youtube videos, to perform reverse image search on several engines, to query the new Database of Known Fakes (DBKF), to fragment videos from various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, Daily Motion) into keyframes, to enhance and explore keyframes and images through a magnifying lens, to query Twitter more efficiently through time intervals and through a new Social Network Analysis module, to read video and image metadata, to check the video copyrights, to quickly search for fact checks or cross-network queries, and to apply a new enhanced forensic toolbox on images suspected of being manipulated. Another new forensic module, CheckGIF made in the EnVisu4 IFCN project, allows you to create a GIF between a manipulated image and an original one to better reveal the manipulation. New beta tools, for registered users, include a synthetic image detector from vera.ai project and an audio voice cloning detector provided by the US company Hiya.com after acquisition of the Spanish startup Loccus. An assistant feature will help you to find which tool can be used to support your verification work. The plugin is currently provided in English, French, Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil) and Hungarian language. A demo and a classroom section provide examples of manipulated images or videos together with explanations and media literacy tools and tips about the information verification process, for teachers and scholars. New tools developed in the IFCN DisinfoArchiving project (2024-2025) allow you (upon registration) to better archive traces of disinformation using the WACZ format (Web Archive Collection Zipped). A feedback button is available directly in the interface. Thanks to use it to report any bug, any issue (providing the link of the media to be checked), or any improvement suggestion, in this way. We welcome and need your feedback. Thank you. The plugin respects your privacy and no personal data is recorded. Caching of content is used by various partner tools for about one day to significantly improve UX. We use Matomo to better understand usage but you can opt out if you wish so (from the checkbox at the bottom of the About page). Some features (Twitter SNA, CheckGIF, GIF export on forensic toolkit) are reserved to fact-checkers, journalists and researchers due to the high demanding computer power needed and to avoid misuse. All versions of the plugin has been developed so far by AFP Medialab R&D through three EU-funded research projects and underlying web services provided by scientific partners. It was initially launched in July 2017 during the InVID European project, a EU Horizon 2020 innovation action (grant agreement 687786; https://www.invid-project.eu ; @InVID_EU). Then, it was enhanced with more tools during the EU Horizon 2020 WeVerify project (grant agreement 825297; https://weverify.eu/ @WeVerify). Currently, the plugin is part of the Horizon vera.ai project (Grant Agreement 101070093; https://twitter.com/veraai_eu) aiming to use artificial intelligence versus disinformation. Existing tools using AI will be enhanced and new tools will be co-created with end-users. Disclaimer: this software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.

HealthGuard

HealthGuard's ratings help users know which health news and medical information websites to trust. HealthGuard, a service of NewsGuard, helps you identify trustworthy sources of health news and information as you browse the web — and warns you when you encounter links to sites with unreliable health or medical information. A team of trained HealthGuard analysts has reviewed and rated hundreds of health and medical news and information sites, assessing each site based on nine journalistic criteria. Generally credible sites get a “Green” rating, meaning they adhere to basic standards of accuracy and transparency. Sites that publish health misinformation such as unproven treatments or bogus medical studies are flagged with a “Red” rating, meaning you should read them with a grain of salt. Even if you find information on health sites that HealthGuard has identified as generally trustworthy, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor about any issues, rather than trusting information you find online. Even accurate information may apply differently to different patients, and there’s no substitute for years of medical training and expertise. The internet should not be your doctor, and neither is HealthGuard. Instead, think of HealthGuard as a trusty sidekick to keep you away from untrustworthy health advice, and to point you toward more trustworthy sources, as you browse the web. HealthGuard is for personal use only. Any commercial use of HealthGuard is strictly prohibited by the NewsGuard Terms of Service.

Pino - Fact Checker

Your AI-Powered Truth Detective Pino makes fact-checking effortless. Just highlight text, right-click, and get instant verification with AI-powered analysis, accuracy ratings, and reliable sources. Pino doesn’t just check facts—it reacts. When it fact-checks a claim, its nose grows or shrinks based on how truthful it is. ✔ High truth score? The nose stays short. ❌ Low truth score? Watch it stretch. A fun, visual way to see if something passes the sniff test. Key Features • Instant Fact-Checking – Highlight text, right-click, and verify claims instantly • Truth Score – Get a quick accuracy score for easy evaluation • Contextual Analysis – AI-generated insights that explain claims in detail • Source Citations – Click through to original sources for verification • Multi-Language Support – Works in multiple languages for global fact-checking Pay-As-You-Go Credits • 25 credits → $2.99 (for light users) • 50 credits → $6.99 (great for regular research) • 100 credits → $12.99 (best value for deep research) Perplexity Unlock ($29.99 one-time unlock fee) • Bring your own Perplexity Pro API key • And use your own credits Basic Fact-Checking 1. Highlight any text on a webpage 2. Right-click → Select “Fact Check with AI” 3. A clean, non-intrusive window appears with your fact-check results 4. Review the truth percentage, summary, context, and sources Perplexity Advanced Mode (Optional) 1. Have a Perplexity Pro account (sign up at perplexity.ai) 2. Open Pino → Go to Settings 3. Paste your Perplexity API key 4. Enable Advanced Mode for deeper fact-checking 5. Fact-check as normal, but get enhanced AI results Why Pino Stands Out • Smart Context Detection – Pino captures surrounding context for a smarter fact-check • Nuanced Analysis – No oversimplified “true/false” verdicts—Pino provides detailed explanations with references • Citation Tracking – Every claim is traced back to real, verifiable sources • Minimal UI Disruption – Results appear without cluttering your screen • Privacy-Focused – No tracking, no stored searches, fully secure • Independent & Passion-Driven – Built as a solo project Pino is for anyone who values accurate information: • Students – Verify sources for research and assignments • Journalists – Fact-check before publishing articles • Professionals – Ensure data accuracy in reports and decisions • Researchers – Validate claims from multiple sources • Curious Minds – Fact-check anything from history to viral claims • Social Media Users – Avoid spreading misinformation • News Readers – Get unbiased, factual clarity ✅ Only the highlighted text and page URL are analyzed ✅ No personal data is collected or stored ✅ No browsing history tracking ✅ No cookies for tracking ✅ API keys are encrypted & stored locally For those who want to use their own API key, Pino connects with Perplexity AI: • Basic AI Search (Sonar) • Advanced AI Search (Sonar Pro) • Costs are charged to your Perplexity account (not Pino) The Story Behind Pino I created Pino because misinformation is everywhere, and fact-checking should be easy. Inspired by Pinocchio’s nose, Pino helps you detect truth without bias or noise. This is a one-person project, built with a focus on accuracy, usability, and privacy. The internet is full of half-truths and viral misinformation, but Pino helps you cut through the noise. Being a solo creator, your feedback means everything. Reach out if you have suggestions or issues: Pino is an AI-powered tool, meaning: • Results are based on available data at the time of checking • No fact-checking system is perfect—always review sources yourself • Use Pino as a guide, not a final authority Pino is your truth-seeking companion. Whether you’re researching, fact-checking social media, or verifying news, Pino makes it fast, simple, and reliable. Try it today. Highlight, click, and search for the truth.