Methodology
How we verify reality in an age of synthetic media.
Nuance Measurement
Avoiding oversimplification
Complex issues rarely have simple answers. GenuVerity is designed to preserve nuance rather than flatten it. Our approach measures and presents multiple dimensions of contested topics.
Mixed Verdicts
Fact checks can return MIXED, MOSTLY TRUE, or MOSTLY FALSE — not just binary TRUE/FALSE.
Viewpoints
Evidence tabs show both supporting AND contradicting points.
Context
Context tabs provide historical background and situational factors.
"A claim can be technically true but misleading, or technically false but directionally correct. Our verdicts account for these distinctions with explanatory nuance summaries."
Known Limitations
What we can't do (yet)
Transparency requires acknowledging boundaries. Here's what GenuVerity does well and where it has limitations:
- Real-Time Lag — Live search typically reflects web content from the past few hours to days. Breaking news from the last few minutes may not be indexed yet.
- Paywalled Sources — We cannot access content behind paywalls. Articles from premium publications may only include publicly available excerpts.
- Non-English Sources — Our search and analysis primarily covers English-language sources. International perspectives may be underrepresented.
- Visual Verification — We cannot verify images or videos. Deepfake detection and visual media authentication are beyond current capabilities.
- Primary Source Access — We rely on published sources. We cannot conduct interviews, file FOIA requests, or access unpublished documents.
- AI Hallucination Risk — While we use real search results and verified sources, AI analysis may occasionally misinterpret or overstate conclusions. Always verify critical claims through original sources.
GenuVerity is a research assistant, not a replacement for professional journalism, legal advice, or medical consultation. Use our analyses as a starting point for your own investigation.