Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Fact Check
- id: 1710939727
- Date: Nov. 9, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
- Author: Donald F. Elger
Description
The AI method of fact checking involves using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot to check facts.
Rationale
- Super simple and fast.
- Provides nuance and context.
- Better accuracy than most competing methods.
The Method (How To)
Question: Type a question into the search box of the AI application. Example: “Is it true that global warming is a hoax?” As needed, ask followup questions or do more research.
Triangulation: Repeat step one with one or more AI applications so that you get a range of responses. As appropriate use other methods of fact checking.
When to Use AI Fact Checking
Use this method when you want a high probability of figuring out what is true and you want to do this with the least effort.
Don’t use this method if you want to justify your findings because AI is too new for this.
Summary
The AI method of fact checking involves asking an AI application such as ChatGPT, Gemni, or CoPilot if a given statement is true.
This method is super fast and has a high probability of giving you a correct response..