rumor detects

In nowadays social media, rumors are getting easier to be made up and publicize, this extensions help user verify the news without leaving the page and give them trustable sources references.

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Inspiration

In today's digital age, misinformation spreads rapidly across social media and news platforms. We were inspired to create a tool that helps users quickly verify information while browsing. The rise of AI technology, particularly Google's Gemini, presented an opportunity to build a solution that could analyze content instantly and provide reliable fact-checking resources.

What it does

Rumor Detector is a Chrome extension that:

  • Analyzes selected text for potential rumors and misinformation
  • Provides instant analysis with a clean, floating panel interface
  • Breaks down the analysis into three key components:
    1. Summary: A quick verdict on the reliability of the content
    2. Key Claims: Bullet points of main claims and their credibility
    3. Sources: Links to relevant fact-checking websites
  • Works seamlessly through both right-click context menu and popup interface
  • Securely stores your API key locally ## How we built it The extension was built using:
  • Chrome Extension Manifest V3
  • JavaScript for core functionality
  • Google's Gemini AI API for text analysis
  • Custom CSS for a modern, unobtrusive UI
  • Asynchronous messaging between content scripts and background services ## Challenges we ran into
  • Message Passing: Coordinating communication between different parts of the extension (content scripts, background scripts, and popup)
  • UI Positioning: Creating a floating panel that follows text selection and stays within viewport bounds
  • API Integration: Handling asynchronous responses from Gemini AI while maintaining a smooth user experience
  • Error Handling: Developing robust error handling for various scenarios (no API key, network issues, invalid responses) ## Accomplishments that we're proud of
  • Clean, Intuitive Interface: Created a non-intrusive UI that appears exactly where needed
  • Real-time Analysis: Achieved quick response times for text analysis
  • Robust Error Handling: Implemented comprehensive error management with user-friendly messages ## What we learned
  • Chrome Extension Architecture: Deep understanding of extension components and their interaction
  • AI Integration: Experience with implementing AI APIs in real-world applications
  • UX Design: Importance of user feedback and smooth transitions ## What's next for rumor detects
  • Enhanced Analysis:
    • Support for multiple languages
    • Image analysis capabilities
    • More detailed credibility scoring

  1. User Features:

    • History of analyzed content
    • Custom fact-checking sources
    • Sharing capabilities

  2. Technical Improvements:

    • Offline capability for basic checks
    • Browser sync for settings
    • Performance optimizations

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