• VERIFIED
  • SOURCED
  • DEBUNKED
  • HUMAN

How to fact check claims with your AI agent

Connect Perplexity AI once to give your agent live web access. It uses real-time search to cross-reference claims against current sources.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to fact check information?

Your agent uses real-time web search to find current sources and citations for any claim you provide. You'll get a breakdown of how it pulls live data and validates specific details.

The results of a check.

What you get from the agent.

The agent handles the search and sourcing, leaving you with the evidence.

VERIFIED

Confirmed claims

The agent identifies which parts of a statement are backed by current web data. You see exactly what is true based on live sources.

SOURCED

Direct citations

Every fact found is tied to a specific URL. You can click through to the original source to see the context yourself.

DEBUNKED

Identified errors

The agent flags contradictions between a claim and the current web state. It points out where information is outdated or wrong.

HUMAN

Final judgment

The AI provides the evidence, but you decide how to use it. You remain responsible for the final interpretation of the findings.

The workflow

What your AI does when a claim arrives.

The agent moves from a raw question to a cited response using live web access.

  1. Scans the live web

    The agent looks for the most recent information related to your query to avoid relying on outdated training data.

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  2. Filters for relevance

    It narrows down the search results to find the most authoritative and relevant pages for your specific claim.

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  3. Extracts evidence

    The agent pulls specific quotes and data points from the discovered websites to build a factual foundation.

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  4. Builds the report

    It compiles the findings into a structured response, attaching links to every piece of evidence found.

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Starting points

These are templates. Swap out the bracketed text with the specific claim or topic you want to check.

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  • Fact check this claim: [insert claim here].

  • Search for the latest news regarding [insert topic] and tell me if this statement is accurate.

  • Find three reliable sources that confirm or deny [insert specific event].

  • Check the current status of [insert company or person] to see if this rumor is true.

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FAQ

How the fact checking behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the content of the websites it finds?

    No. The agent only reads and reports on what is currently published on the web.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which sources are 'correct'?

    The agent identifies authoritative sources based on search relevance, but you decide if the evidence is convincing.

  • 03

    Will it search the web every time I ask a question?

    Yes, when you use these specific prompts, the agent triggers a live search to ensure the data isn't stale.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete or edit my existing files?

    No. This MCP only has tools to search and read web data. It cannot modify your local files or any other accounts.

  • 05

    What happens if the AI can't find any information?

    The agent will tell you it couldn't find any matching information in its search results rather than making something up.

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