🧠 Verifact

AI-Powered News Verification Platform

Verifact is an intelligent web platform built to help users verify the authenticity of news and claims using artificial intelligence. Designed with a clean UI and powered by modern technologies, Verifact empowers people to fight misinformation with ease, speed, and accuracy.

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✨ Features

• 🔍 AI-Powered Claim Verification - Leverage OpenAI GPT-4o for intelligent fact-checking
• 📸 Image Text Extraction - OCR capability using Google Cloud Vision API
• ⚡ Real-Time Fact-Checking - Instant verification with web search integration
• 🎯 Multi-Format Input - Support for both text claims and image-based content
• 🧩 How It Works Section - Transparent process to build user trust
• 💡 Responsive UI - Accessibility-focused design for all users
• 📱 Mobile-First Design - Optimized experience across all devices
• 🌐 Scalable Architecture - Ready for future integrations and enhancements

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Technology	Purpose
Node.js	Backend server with high-performance JavaScript runtime
JavaScript	Frontend development with vanilla JS for optimal performance
Tailwind CSS	Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
OpenAI	GPT-4o model for intelligent claim analysis and verification
Google Cloud	Vision API for OCR text extraction from images

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📸 Screenshots

Desktop View	Mobile View
🖥️ Desktop Interface	📱 Mobile Interface

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🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm or yarn package manager
• API keys for OpenAI and Google Cloud Vision

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Sadiq-Teslim/verifact2.git
   cd verifact2

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables

   cp .env.example .env

   Then add your API keys:

   OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
   GOOGLE_CLOUD_VISION_API_KEY=your_google_vision_api_key_here
   BING_SEARCH_API_KEY=your_bing_search_api_key_here

4. Start the development server

   npm start

5. Open your browser

   Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to start verifying claims!

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🏆 Team BitNomads

Built with ❤️ by Team BitNomads for the 2025 CJID AI in Action Hackathon.

👥 Meet the team: Team Bit-Nomads

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🎯 Mission Statement

"In a world full of noise, truth deserves a platform."
— Verifact Team

Our Vision

Empowering individuals, journalists, and organizations with AI-driven tools to combat misinformation and promote factual accuracy in the digital age.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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