SkepticReader
Detect biases and logical fallacies in online content in real-time
Target Audience
- News consumers
- Academic researchers
- Educators
- Media literacy advocates
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Overview
SkepticReader is a Chrome/Firefox plugin that acts as your personal fact-checking assistant while browsing. It uses AI to analyze news articles and YouTube videos, highlighting potential biases and flawed arguments as you read. The tool helps you think critically about online content without storing your data, making it ideal for news consumers who want to avoid misinformation traps.
Key Features
Bias Detection
Flags political/social biases in articles and videos
Fallacy Alerts
Identifies common logical errors in arguments
YouTube Analysis
Scans video transcripts for misinformation
Content Scoring
Rates information quality with percentage scores
Real-Time Processing
Works instantly as you browse without data storage
Use Cases
Read news articles critically
Analyze YouTube video content
Research media bias
Improve critical thinking skills
Academic collaboration projects
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Works directly in browser while reading
- Respects privacy with local processing
- Supports both text and video analysis
- Open to academic collaborations
Cons
- Requires OpenAI API access (user's cost)
- May struggle with dynamic/paywalled content
- Experimental nature means occasional quirks
Pricing Plans
Free
ongoingFeatures
- Real-time content analysis
- Chrome/Firefox extension
- YouTube transcript scanning
- OpenAI integration (user-provided API)
Pricing may have changed
For the most up-to-date pricing information, please visit the official website.
Visit websiteFrequently Asked Questions
Is my browsing data safe?
Processes content locally without storing personal data, using your OpenAI API key for confidentiality
Does it work on all websites?
Works on most sites except those with heavy dynamic content or strict CORS policies
Can it analyze YouTube videos?
Yes, scans transcripts of most news-related videos with captions
How accurate is the content scoring?
Percentage scores reflect content depth/balance but aren't absolute truth indicators
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