How does AI misinformation detection work?

Claim-checking tools like BSmeter work on what a video or podcast says. BSmeter transcribes the audio, pulls out each verifiable claim, gives it a 0-100 credibility score, names logical fallacies and framing moves like Missing Context or Cherry-Picked, and searches for evidence sources on the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium). Results are AI-generated and can be wrong, so check the linked sources yourself.

What types of misinformation can AI detect?

Claim-checking AI like BSmeter helps with misinformation that lives in what's said: claims with no supporting evidence, statistics taken out of context, cherry-picked data, missing context, false equivalences and other logical fallacies, and emotional framing like outrage-bait and fear-mongering. Spotting deepfakes and AI-generated media is a different job: BSmeter doesn't detect synthetic media, so for that check provenance (Content Credentials), the platform's AI label, and the original source.

Can AI fact-checkers detect bias in news reporting?

They can help. Common bias types include selection bias (which stories are covered), framing bias (how stories are presented), source bias (who is quoted), and language bias (loaded words vs neutral terminology). In the videos and podcasts you paste, BSmeter names framing moves like Missing Context, Cherry-Picked and Anonymous Authority, and flags loaded, emotional language.

AI Misinformation Detector

False news can outrun the truth: a widely cited 2018 MIT study of Twitter found false stories reached people about six times faster than true ones. Learn how AI-powered tools check the claims in videos, flag misleading framing, and surface evidence. Tools like BSmeter use a pipeline of transcription, claim extraction, credibility scoring, and a web search for evidence on the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium), with results in seconds to a few minutes after you paste a link.

What you get

AI-Powered Claim Analysis: AI models extract the verifiable claims in a video and give each a 0-100 credibility score with the reasoning behind it, naming misleading framing and logical fallacies along the way.
Web Evidence Search: The tool searches the web for supporting or contradicting evidence on the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium) and links what it finds. The sources can be imperfect, so read them yourself before you rely on a verdict.
Transparent Reasoning: Each score comes with the AI's reasoning, and the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium) comes with the sources found, so you can see why a claim was flagged and check the evidence instead of taking the verdict on faith.
Credibility Scoring: Each claim receives a 0-100 credibility score. Higher scores mean a claim is better supported; low scores flag claims that look misleading or unsubstantiated and deserve a closer look.
Results on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram Reels: The Chrome and Firefox extensions show BSmeter's results on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels, so you can see the claim-by-claim breakdown next to the video you're watching.
Multiple Analysis Modes: Choose between Roast (humorous take), Analyze (evidence-based), and Learn (educational) modes — each providing a different perspective on the same content.