Question 1

What is OpenTruth?

Accepted Answer

In a world saturated with fake news, our mission is to ensure transparency and the accuracy of information by automating fact-checking. Thanks to our innovative technology, directly integrated into social networks, a single click is all it takes to thoroughly verify the content of a video or a post. We provide transparent source analysis, a reliability score, and a map of relationships between entities.

Question 2

How does the AI fact-checking work?

Accepted Answer

Our AI agent follows a 4-step process: 1) Content ingestion - video, audio, or text is transcribed and analyzed, 2) Claim extraction - verifiable factual claims are identified and isolated, 3) Source cross-referencing - each claim is checked against official databases, government statistics, and trusted sources, 4) Verdict generation - a verdict with confidence score and source citations is delivered.

Question 3

Is OpenTruth free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, OpenTruth is free to use with daily limits. Our free plan gives you access to basic fact-checking features every day. For more intensive usage and advanced features, paid plans are available.

Question 4

How accurate is OpenTruth?

Accepted Answer

OpenTruth achieves high accuracy by cross-referencing multiple authoritative sources. However, we're transparent that no AI system is 100% perfect. We always provide our confidence level and cite sources so users can verify themselves. Our goal is to assist verification, not replace human judgment.

Question 5

What sources does OpenTruth use?

Accepted Answer

We cross-reference claims against official government statistics, peer-reviewed research, official reports, legislative archives, and trusted news archives. All sources are cited in our verdicts for full transparency.

Question 6

What languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

OpenTruth supports 4 languages: French, German, Italian, and English. Our AI can analyze content in these languages and provide verdicts in your preferred language.

Question 7

Is there an API for developers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our Engaged Citizen plan includes API access for integrating fact-checking into your applications, newsroom workflows, or research tools. We also support MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations for AI-native workflows.

Question 8

How is my data protected?

Accepted Answer

OpenTruth is based in Switzerland and follows Swiss data protection laws, among the strictest in the world. We're also GDPR compliant. We never sell personal data and only collect the minimum necessary to provide our service. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Question 9

Is OpenTruth politically biased?

Accepted Answer

OpenTruth is designed to be politically neutral. We verify claims against facts, not opinions. Our AI does not make value judgments - it simply checks if statements align with official data and trusted sources.

Question 10

How is the validity score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Each claim is evaluated using Natural Language Inference (NLI) against multiple sources. The model produces support, contradiction, and neutral scores. These are aggregated across sources and mapped to an 8-level scale from 'True' to 'False', with intermediate levels like 'Mostly True' and 'Misleading'. The full scoring chain is transparent and traceable.

Question 11

Can I use OpenTruth for my media or newsroom?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Our Engaged Citizen plan is designed for journalists and media organizations. It includes API access, higher rate limits, and integration tools for newsroom workflows. We also support MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-native integrations. Contact us at hello@opentruth.ch for custom solutions.

Question 12

How can I contest a verdict?

Accepted Answer

Every verdict includes a corrections section. If you believe a verdict is inaccurate, you can submit a correction request with supporting evidence. Our team reviews every report within 48 hours. We commit to transparency - if we're wrong, we update the verdict and publish a correction notice.

Question 13

How long does a verification take?

Accepted Answer

Under 30 seconds for text claims. For a typical 3-minute video, expect about 5 minutes for the full analysis - this includes transcription, claim extraction, source research, and verification.

Question 14

How does OpenTruth differ from traditional fact-checkers?

Accepted Answer

Traditional fact-checking is manual, slow (often days), and limited in volume. OpenTruth automates the process using AI, delivering verdicts in minutes instead of days. We can analyze hundreds of claims per hour. However, we see ourselves as complementary - our tool gives journalists superpowers, not a replacement.

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