Fake News Classifier

Check news articles if they're fake/real

Fake News Classifier

Extension stats

Users: 17
Rating: 4.20
(5)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2020-09-24)
Creation date: 2020-08-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 297.98K

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Extension summary

Recent events have led to an increase in the popularity and spread of fake news. As demonstrated by the widespread effects of the large onset of fake news, humans are inconsistent if not outright poor detectors of fake news. This extension aims to use Machine Learning models to detect fake news directly, based on the text content of news articles.

User reviews

It rated Facebook's BBC page as fake
by DeletedUser0, 2021-06-03

WOAHHHHH that's some amazing stuff outta there...well done mah girl taniaaa.....PROUD!!!
by Hunar Batra, 2020-09-24

Well Done taniaaa!!! Proud of you girl!!!
by SARTHAK DEWAN, 2020-09-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Fake News Classifier requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Fake News Classifier may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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