Our Methodology
Exactly how FAXTR collects, verifies, and presents information — every step in the open.
We don't decide what's true. We help you find out.
FAXTR does not independently declare a claim 'true' or 'false'. Instead, we aggregate verdicts from recognized fact-checking organizations, news sources from multiple countries, and official data — so you can compare them in one place. The final judgment is always yours.
Data Sources
Every public data source FAXTR uses
Google Fact Check Tools API
Auto-fetched 3× daily
Verified fact-checks from global organizations
Sources: AFP, Reuters, Snopes, PolitiFact, Full Fact, FactCheck.org, Chequeado, Boom Live, Africa Check, Taiwan FactCheck Center, and 100+ more
Google News RSS
3× daily for CrossCheck
Actual news coverage from each country
Sources: USA, UK, Korea, Japan, China, Russia, France, India, Iran, Germany, Brazil
KCNA Watch
3× daily
North Korea state media monitoring
Sources: KCNA (Korean Central News Agency) official broadcasts
Official Government Releases
Manually curated
Compare government claims vs official data
Sources: 국가 통계청, 중앙은행, 국방부 공식 발표 / National statistics bureaus, central banks, defense ministries
How We Classify Verdicts
We convert each organization's text rating into a standardized label
falsefakefabricatedincorrectpants on fireOriginal organization rated the claim as false
truecorrectaccurateOriginal organization rated the claim as true
halfpartlypartialmixedmostlymisleadingout of contextPartially true or missing context
(anything else)Organizations disagree or classification is unclear
Important: FAXTR does not alter the original organization's verdict. We only map the textual rating to a standardized label. The original rating and a direct link are always provided.
What the AI Fact Check Actually Does
What happens when you paste a claim
Text sent (HTTPS encrypted)
Your claim is sent to Google Fact Check Tools API. FAXTR does not store your input.
Search existing fact-check DB
Google's global fact-check database (100+ organizations) is searched for similar claims.
Map the verdict
The found organization's textual rating is mapped to TRUE/FALSE/HALF/DISPUTED using the classification rules above.
Show with original source
Results always include the original organization's name and review link. FAXTR's role as aggregator is clearly labeled.
When no verification exists
If no existing check exists, we show 'UNVERIFIED'. FAXTR never independently judges true/false.
What We Don't Do
Standards We Follow
IFCN Code of Principles Compliance
FAXTR follows the International Fact-Checking Network's 5 principles: Non-partisanship, Transparency of Sources, Transparency of Funding, Transparency of Methodology, and Open Corrections Policy.
Corrections Policy
We correct errors quickly and publish what was changed. Readers can report errors via /contact at any time.
Source Linking
Every fact-check includes a link to the original organization's review. Readers can verify directly at the source.
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