Fact Checker — Iacob

# Fact Checker: Instant AI-Powered Verification

Empower your browsing with instant fact-checking using Perplexity's advanced AI technology.

## How It Works

1. **Setup:**
- You'll need a Perplexity Pro account.
- Go to Settings > API > Copy your API key.
- Open the extension popup and input your API key.

2. **Usage:**
- Highlight any text on a webpage.
- Right-click and select "Fact Check with AI" from the context menu.
- A window will appear with:
* Truth Percentage
* Fact Check Summary
* Contextual Information
* Source Citations

## Ideal For

- Students verifying research
- Journalists fact-checking sources
- Curious internet users
- Professionals validating industry claims
- Anyone valuing information accuracy

## Privacy and Security

- Only sends highlighted text and current page URL to Perplexity API.
- No personal data collected or stored.
- API key securely stored on your device.

## Technical Details

- Compatible with Firefox browser
- Requires internet connection
- Perplexity API key needed (requires Perplexity Pro subscription)

## Support and Feedback

This is an independent project. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated and will help improve the extension!

## Disclaimer

While striving for high accuracy, fact-checking results are based on the AI model's current information. Users are encouraged to critically evaluate provided information and sources.

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Enhance your online experience with reliable, AI-powered fact-checking at your fingertips. Stay informed, stay accurate!