Upload Suspicious Media → Cross-Reference Sources → Generate Fact-Check

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A streamlined workflow for individual content creators and small newsrooms to quickly verify images and videos by checking multiple sources and generating standardized fact-check reports.

Workflow Steps

1

TinEye

Reverse search for image origins

Upload the suspicious image to TinEye's reverse image search to find the earliest appearances online, identify original sources, and detect if the image has been used in unrelated contexts. Document all found instances with timestamps.

2

Perplexity AI

Research context and claims

Use Perplexity to research the claimed event, location, and timeframe. Ask specific questions about the supposed incident, cross-reference with legitimate news sources, and identify any factual inconsistencies in the accompanying claims.

3

Grammarly

Write and polish fact-check report

Draft a clear fact-check article using Grammarly's AI writing assistant. Structure it with: claim summary, evidence found, verification steps taken, and final verdict (true/false/misleading). Use Grammarly's tone detector to ensure professional, neutral language.

Workflow Flow

Step 1

TinEye

Reverse search for image origins

Step 2

Perplexity AI

Research context and claims

Step 3

Grammarly

Write and polish fact-check report

Why This Works

This workflow is accessible to smaller operations without expensive verification tools, combining free/affordable services to create professional-quality fact-checks that can compete with larger newsrooms.

Best For

Independent journalists and content creators fact-checking viral media

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Deep Dive

How to Automate Media Fact-Checking with AI in 3 Simple Steps

Learn how independent journalists and content creators can verify suspicious images and videos using TinEye, Perplexity AI, and Grammarly to create professional fact-check reports in minutes.

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