RectificAI: An AI and Machine Learning based fake news checker

• Guilherme Jun Yazaki Grillo University of São Paulo
• Gabriel Tavares Brayn Rosati University of São Paulo
• Jaqueline Matos da Hora University of São Paulo
• Paulo Henrique de Souza Soares University of São Paulo
• Kamila Rios da Hora Rodrigues University of São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9176-8709

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/ihc_estendido.2022.226269

Abstract

Many paths lead to misinformation. Increasing access to mobile devices and communication channels has fueled the spread of fake news. Society has mobilized to create solutions that alleviate the phenomenon of Fake News. This work proposes RetificAI, a fake news checker, composed of a Website and a chatbot, and based on AI and Machine Learning, designed to provide easy and guided feedback on news published in the most different media. A preliminary study was carried out on an existing prototype and based on it a new product was designed. The purpose of this new product is to be effective, as well as assertive, and easy to use for different user profiles, especially the elderly, who are known to be the ones who spread fake news the most in Brazil.

Keywords: Fake News, News Checker, ChatBot, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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