Fact checking is only one part of our four-part credibility analysis process, which is as far as most fact-checking sites go.
AmICredible evaluates based on these four factors:
1. Factual Accuracy
Does the statement align with verified facts, scientific consensus, and available evidence? This is where most tools stop. AmICredible is just getting started.
2. Source Credibility
Who made the statement? Does the source have a track record of reliability, or a documented history of bias and misinformation? Identity and provenance matter as much as the claim itself.
3. Statement Clarity & Precision
Is the statement clearly defined and specific, or is it vague, hyperbolic, and stripped of important meaning? Imprecision distorts meaning even when facts are present. We identify when a statement sacrifices clarity for persuasion.
4. Contextual Support
Does the statement include the context needed to interpret it accurately, or does it oversimplify and misrepresent a more complex reality? A statement can be factually correct and still mislead. We flag the gap.
A credibility score is a measure of how credible your message is based on available evidence and the context of your message. Credibility scores are between 0 and 10 based on the four factors mentioned above. The higher the score, the more credible the message.
Over time, you will build an average credibility score that is shown in your profile. Your average credibility score can be improved by sharing more credible messages.
No. When you enter a belief or opinion, the app will give you a credibility score of N/A and that does not count toward your total credibility score. You can also track belief or opinion statements in your history.
Credibility scores will gradually increase over time the more you check and share your own credible statements. Sharing statements that are less credible will bring your score down.
The best way to increase your credibility score is to use the platform often for checking and posting factual information.
AmICredible DocCheck will highlight all possible statements and claims you've made in your document, and you will see a score for each statement and an overall document score.
In each statement, you will also receive details about why the score was given, and optional suggestions to improve your score. You can implement those suggestions right into your document if you choose.
Yes, we do. To request instructions to integrate our API, please use this form.
AmICredible uses the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide thorough and reliable credibility analyses. These tools are built on large, diverse datasets and are designed to minimize bias while delivering accurate and up-to-date assessments.
We continually work to ensure that the analysis remains as objective and fair as possible. If you believe your analysis is not accurate, we offer you the ability to challenge the result. This helps make our platform more accurate and objective for everyone.
