Fact-O-Pedia

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 fact-checking 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: Soumadip Majumder and Sushma Sabbithi.