Veritas is an AI-powered fact-checker designed to protect users from misinformation in real-time. This Chrome Extension is available for free download and is open source, ensuring a privacy-first approach. With an average analysis time of just 2-3 seconds, Veritas is 80 times faster than traditional methods and boasts a detection accuracy of over 90%.

The Real Cost of Misinformation

• Delhi Riots (2020): WhatsApp rumors about citizenship laws led to communal violence, resulting in 53 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
• COVID-19 Misinformation: False cure claims caused deaths from drinking sanitizer and bleach, prompting WHO to declare an 'infodemic'.
• WhatsApp Lynchings: Fake child kidnapping rumors led to mob violence, killing over 30 people in India.
• Election Manipulation: Deepfakes and false claims undermined democratic processes, with 67% of Indians encountering fake political news.
• Stock Market Crashes: Fake news about companies caused billions in market losses, with some stocks dropping 20% in hours.
• Religious Violence: Doctored images and false claims triggered communal tensions and violence.

How Veritas Protects You

1. Browse Normally: Read articles as you always do. Veritas works silently in the background.
2. Instant Analysis: AI analyzes credibility, bias, and risk in 2-3 seconds using Cerebras and Meta Llama.
3. Get Alerted: Receive clear warnings for suspicious content before you share or believe it.

Built with the world's fastest AI infrastructure, Veritas is making the internet safer, one article at a time. It was developed for the FutureStack GenAI Hackathon 2025 and is open source under the MIT License.