Every post on SPEAC goes through an automated fact-checking process before it goes live. Here's exactly how we do it — because transparency about our method matters as much as the method itself.
SPEAC draws on a range of international sources including official government records, public transcripts, and primary documents such as court filings and institutional reports. We prioritize sources with documented editorial standards, published correction policies, and no direct financial or political stake in the claim being evaluated.
Not all sources are treated equally — and we think that's a feature, not a flaw. Peer-reviewed research and primary documents rank higher than secondary reporting or opinion. Claims corroborated by multiple independent sources from different countries carry more weight than those supported by a single outlet. The criteria are applied consistently so the process is transparent and auditable.
Every post receives one of five findings: Verified, Disputed, Contested, Could Not Review, or Opinion. The CONTESTED finding is unique to SPEAC — it acknowledges that some claims are genuinely debated among credible sources, and that intellectual honesty sometimes means saying exactly that.
No AI is perfect. Ours isn't either. Sources can have blind spots, emerging information can outpace what's indexed, and reasonable people can disagree on interpretation. What we can promise is that the reasoning behind every find is visible — you never have to take our word for it.
For too long, misinformation has spread online with virtual impunity. SPEAC is a genuine, concerted effort to introduce accountability without claiming to have all the answers. We won't satisfy everyone. But we believe the internet deserves better than the status quo — and we're building toward that, one verified post at a time.