Our methodology
How TruthQuery works
TruthQuery does not ask users to trust TruthQuery. We provide the evidence so users can inspect it themselves.
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Identify the claim
Separate verifiable factual statements from opinions, predictions and questions about someone’s intent.
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Search for evidence
Use several queries and actively look for evidence on both sides of the claim.
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Find original sources
Follow reporting back to datasets, filings, records, papers, interviews and other first-hand material.
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Look for contradictions
Try to disprove the working explanation rather than only confirming it.
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Detect duplicated reporting
Group copied, syndicated and source-dependent stories so repetition is not mistaken for confirmation.
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Compare independent evidence
Check dates, locations, units, definitions, timeframes and the independence of each evidence chain.
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Produce a verdict
Choose the classification that best matches the evidence, including Cannot verify when evidence is weak.
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Show the evidence
Put the short answer first, then expose sources, rejected material, dependencies and limitations.
What confidence means
Confidence reflects the strength, relevance, independence and consistency of the available evidence. It is not a mathematical probability that a claim is true, and it should never replace reading the sources.
Neutrality and intent
Publishers are not accepted or rejected because of a political label. Evidence is evaluated for what it contributes to the specific claim.
TruthQuery evaluates factual accuracy. Calling a claim contradicted does not establish that the speaker knew it was false or intended to deceive.