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About Facty
Facty is a Chrome extension that fact-checks claims in YouTube videos as they are spoken. It uses captions to identify checkable statements, performs live web searches against independent sources, and displays a verdict with up to five levels of certainty. Verdicts appear as pop-up cards over the video player at the moment each claim is made, while a side panel compiles a full report of every checked claim with timecodes, explanations, and source links. The tool supports videos in any language and returns verdicts and sources in the user’s selected language. Facty does not rely on a single AI model but instead aggregates and cross-references multiple public sources before rendering a verdict. It flags opinions and predictions separately and only evaluates verifiable factual statements. Users can report incorrect verdicts, which the service reviews and corrects. No video content is stored, and the extension operates directly from captions.
Key features
- Real-time fact-checking during playback
- Five-level verdict scale (True, Mostly true, Misleading, False, Unverifiable)
- Up to five independent sources per claim
- Side panel with full video report and timecodes
- Opinion and prediction flags
- Source links directly accessible from verdict cards
- User reporting for incorrect verdicts
- No setup required beyond installation
Use cases
- Verifying political or news claims while watching YouTube videos
- Fact-checking financial or economic statements for traders and investors
- Generating source-backed summaries for journalists and researchers
Pros
- Checks claims in real time while watching YouTube
- Provides five-level verdicts with up to five sources per claim
- Supports videos in any language with verdicts in user’s language
- Full video report with timecodes and source links in side panel
- Free tier available with 30 minutes of checking per month
Cons
- Browser extension only, no desktop or mobile app
- Limited to YouTube content
- Free tier has monthly usage cap
- Requires Chrome browser
Frequently asked questions about Facty
What does Facty do?
Facty is a Chrome extension that fact-checks claims in YouTube videos in real time. It uses captions to identify verifiable statements, performs live web searches against independent sources, and displays a verdict with up to five levels of certainty as you watch.
Who is Facty designed for?
Facty is designed for news and politics viewers, traders and investors, journalists and researchers, and students who need to verify factual claims quickly and accurately while watching YouTube videos.
How does Facty determine its verdicts?
Facty aggregates and cross-references multiple public sources for each claim before rendering a verdict. It only evaluates verifiable factual statements and applies a two-source rule, providing a verdict only when independent sources support the claim.
Does Facty support videos in languages other than English?
Yes, Facty supports videos in any language and returns verdicts and sources in the user’s selected language, making it accessible for multilingual users.
Can I report incorrect verdicts in Facty?
Yes, users can report incorrect verdicts directly within the extension. Facty reviews these reports and corrects any inaccuracies to maintain reliability.
How do I get started with Facty?
To get started, install the Facty Chrome extension, play a YouTube video, and Facty will automatically pick up the captions, check claims in real time, and display verdicts as pop-up cards over the video player.
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