Fact Check

Step 3: Extract and Compare

Use extract_webpage_content on top 3-5 sources with highest authority scores.

Compare:

• Do sources agree on the core facts?
• Are there important caveats or context missing from the original claim?
• What's the original source of the information?

Step 4: Assess Source Quality

Prioritize sources by:

1. Primary sources (original data, studies, official records)
2. Academic/peer-reviewed content
3. Established news organizations
4. Expert commentary

Be skeptical of:

• Single-source claims
• Sources with commercial interest
• Outdated information
• Circular citations (all sources citing each other)

Verdict Format

# Fact Check: [Claim]

## Verdict: [TRUE / MOSTLY TRUE / MIXED / MOSTLY FALSE / FALSE / UNVERIFIABLE]

## Summary
[1-2 sentence summary of findings]

## Evidence

### Supporting Evidence
- [Source]: [What they say] (Authority: X%)
- ...

### Contradicting Evidence
- [Source]: [What they say] (Authority: X%)
- ...

## Important Context
[Any nuance, caveats, or missing context from the original claim]

## Source Quality
- Primary sources consulted: X
- Average source authority: X%
- Source agreement: [High/Medium/Low]

## Confidence Level
[HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW] - [Explanation of confidence]

Red Flags to Note

• Claim uses vague language ("studies show", "experts say") without specifics
• Numbers that seem too round or dramatic
• Claims that align suspiciously well with a particular agenda
• Information that can't be traced to an original source