What is factfully?
factfully is the world’s first AI-driven misinformation detection tool. It uses highly trained algorithms to automatically evaluate the authenticity of web page content and pinpoint the sources behind false information. Currently available as a Chrome browser extension, it will soon be launched on other platforms.
Key features
It employs neural networks to pre-assess statements across 13 dimensions—such as sensationalism, verifiability, and political bias—to quickly determine their credibility.
Using tokenization algorithms, it strips away subjective embellishments from text, precisely isolating objectively verifiable factual components, while simultaneously crawling thousands of sources across the web for cross-validation.
Use cases and audience
Ordinary internet users concerned with information accuracy, educators, journalists, and researchers
- Detects misinformation in web content and identifies political bias and sensationalist rhetoric.
- Analyze the verifiability of statements, distinguishing between objective facts and subjective opinions
- Scrape information from thousands of websites to verify whether a statement has been corroborated by multiple sources
Users highlight selected text on web pages
The AI provides an assessment of the selected statement’s authenticity, scores across 13 metrics—including sensationalism, verifiability, and political bias—identifies objectively verifiable portions, and presents supporting evidence from thousands of websites worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Which platforms does factfully currently support?
Currently available only as a Chrome web extension; other platforms are under development and have not yet been launched.
How does factfully handle user data?
factfully states that it does not sell user data to third parties, nor does it use such data for purposes unrelated to core functionality or credit assessments.
How to use
- 01
Install the factfully extension in the Chrome browser
- 02
While browsing any webpage, highlight the text you wish to verify
- 03
Click the factfully icon in the pop-up menu to initiate AI analysis
- 04
View the AI-generated verdict on authenticity along with its supporting evidence
Official website & sources
Sources
Updated on 2026-10-29
