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Why You Need a Fact Checking Tool

The internet is full of opinions, half-truths, and increasingly, AI-generated text. That means errors spread faster than ever. Whether you’re a journalist, student, researcher, or content creator, credibility matters.

Winston AI’s fact checker helps you:

  • Verify facts instantly against trusted sources.
  • Catch AI hallucinations before they damage your credibility.
  • Strengthen authority by publishing accurate, fact-based content.
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How our fact checking tool works

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Upload or paste your text into our platform.

Paste your text or upload a document (Word, PDF, blog draft, or AI-generated content). Our tool instantly detects factual statements, statistics, and claims worth verifying.

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Scan & Verify

Winston AI cross-checks each claim against trusted sources : from academic journals and government publications to credible news outlets. At the same time, it detects AI hallucinations and fabricated details that often slip through with AI-generated text.

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Get Your Fact Report

You’ll receive a clear, color-coded report showing:

  • ✅ Verified facts
  • ⚠️ Statements needing review
  • ❌ Inaccuracies or contradictions

 

Each flag comes with references and source links so you can fix errors.

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Who should use a fact checker?

Researchers & Academics

Our fact checker helps scholars, students, and researchers validate citations, cross-check claims, and avoid AI-generated inaccuracies in academic writing.

Journalists & Media Outlets

Winston AI helps reporters and editors verify quotes, statistics, and references in seconds, ensuring your stories remain credible and resistant to misinformation.

Businesses & Marketers

Whether it’s a product description or social post, make sure your content is backed by facts, not erros. Build confidence with customers and protect your brand reputation.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fact checker?

A fact checker is a tool that reviews text for accuracy, verifying statements against trusted data sources. Winston AI’s fact checker goes further by detecting errors and AI-hallucinations in generated text.

Why use a fact checking tool?

Because credibility matters. A fact checking tool helps ensure that your content is trustworthy, accurate, and safe to publish.

Does it detect AI hallucinations?

Yes. Winston AI’s fact checking tool is built specifically to detect when generative AI “hallucinates” and makes up facts.

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