Welcome to Fact-O-Pedia!
At Fact-O-Pedia, we aim to empower you by unveiling the truth behind the fake news that circulates daily.
Whether you're skeptical about a headline or curious about a claim, our app lets you verify facts quickly and reliably by leveraging methodologies from top factchecking websites.
How It Works:
1) Claim Selection: We choose a claim to debunk.
2) Research: We gather relevant data and evidence.
3) Evaluation: We carefully assess the claim.
4) Fact-Check Writing: We provide a clear, evidence-based verdict.
5) Onboarding: Easy-to-follow pages help you get started.
6) Image Upload: Scan text from images using our built-in OCR.
Key Features:
1) Text Search: Quickly find facts using keyword searches.
2) Voice Search: Use your voice to search for facts.
3) Image Search (OCR): Convert text from images to searchable content-including support for regional languages.
4) Curated Fake News: Access links to articles with confirmed fake news.
About Us:
This app is developed at the Information Retrieval Lab (IReL), IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
Idea & Guidance: Dr. Sukomal Pal
Contributors: Sohana and Deepika