Verification guide
Use AI output as a starting point, then verify claims with primary documents, reputable reporting, and professional fact-checkers.
How predictions are made
TruthLens reviews linguistic risk signals, source references, claim density, URL metadata, and transparency cues. In production, the Express backend calls a FastAPI service backed by a Hugging Face transformer classifier.
Important disclaimer
AI predictions are estimates. They can miss satire, context, breaking updates, or well-written misinformation. Do not treat the score as a final verdict.
Recommended fact-checking sources
SnopesLong-running fact checks for viral claims, hoaxes, and internet rumors.PolitiFactTruth-O-Meter ratings for political statements and public figures.FactCheck.orgNonpartisan analysis of political claims and public policy statements.Reuters Fact CheckInternational fact checks for images, videos, public claims, and online posts.