Combatting Disinformation with AI: Factiverse Revolutionizes Fact-Checking
In today’s digital landscape, disinformation spreads rapidly, influencing public opinion and shaping perceptions on critical issues. The emergence of generative AI exacerbates this problem, producing deepfakes and hallucinated facts at alarming rates. Norwegian startup Factiverse is tackling this challenge head-on, developing a cutting-edge business-to-business tool for live fact-checking of text, video, and audio.
The Factiverse Solution
Factiverse’s innovative approach leverages machine learning and natural language processing to identify claims and search the web in real-time. Unlike large language models (LLMs), Factiverse’s model is trained on high-quality, credible data from reliable sources and fact-checkers worldwide. This enables the platform to:
1. Identify fact-check-worthy claims in 114 languages
2. Determine claim veracity with an 80% success rate
3. Outperform prominent LLMs like GPT-4, Mistral 7B, and GPT-3
Key Features and Benefits
– Live fact-checking for text, video, and audio
– Real-time web search across credible sources
– Domain and topic correlation analysis
– Expert quote identification
– Mitigates reputational risk and legal liability for businesses
Industry Recognition and Partnerships
Factiverse has gained recognition as a top pitch in the Security, Privacy, and Social Networking category at TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield 200. The company has secured $1.45 million in pre-seed funding and partnered with prominent media and financial institutions, including one of Norway’s largest banks.
CEO Maria Amelie’s Vision
“As a former technology journalist, I’ve witnessed the war on facts firsthand. Factiverse is committed to providing trustworthy information, empowering businesses to make informed decisions.”
Factiverse’s Future Plans
– Raise seed funding in 2025
– Expand customer base globally
– Continuously improve fact-checking accuracy
Join the Fight Against Disinformation
Factiverse invites businesses and investors to partner in promoting trust and credibility. Together, we can combat disinformation and foster a more informed public discourse.
