🔍 Verification Unit

We Fact-Check So You Don't Have To

Every claim is investigated, every source cross-referenced, every detail verified. This is Aevum's commitment to truth in the age of misinformation.

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How We Rate Claims

Every fact-check ends with one of four verdicts, based on our rigorous evaluation process.

True

The claim is accurate and fully supported by evidence.

Misleading

Partially accurate but contains context that changes the meaning.

False

The claim is incorrect or contradicts available evidence.

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Disinformation

Intentionally false information designed to deceive the public.

"The national unemployment rate dropped to 2.1% in Q3 2024, the lowest in 75 years."
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✓ VERDICT: TRUE — The claim is fully supported by Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed the unemployment rate reached 2.1% in September 2024, the lowest quarterly rate since the Bureau began comprehensive records in 1948. The decline was driven by strong job growth in healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors.

  • Official BLS quarterly report (Oct 2024) confirms 2.1% rate
  • Historical data cross-referenced with Bureau archives
  • Rate reflects adjusted data excluding seasonal fluctuations
"New study proves the common cold vaccine will be available by next month."
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✗ VERDICT: FALSE — No credible study supports this timeline or existence of a cold vaccine.

Despite viral social media posts claiming a "common cold vaccine" is nearly ready, no pharmaceutical company or research institution has announced a viable vaccine candidate. The rhinovirus family comprises over 160 serotypes, making a single vaccine scientifically implausible with current technology.

  • No FDA or EMA filing exists for a common cold vaccine
  • Major research institutions (WHO, NIH) confirm no such development
  • Original source was a fabricated blog post, later deleted
"AI systems are already making 40% of all hiring decisions worldwide."
Misleading
◐ VERDICT: MISLEADING — AI assists in hiring but the 40% figure is grossly exaggerated.

While AI tools are increasingly used in recruitment — screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assessing applications — the claim that they "make" 40% of hiring decisions is inaccurate. Research from the World Economic Forum shows AI assists in the hiring process for approximately 15-20% of companies, and final hiring decisions remain predominantly human-led in the vast majority of cases.

  • AI recruitment tools are genuinely growing in adoption
  • The 40% figure appears to conflate "assistance" with "decision-making"
  • No peer-reviewed study supports the 40% decision rate claim
"Leaked documents reveal secret plan to override state voting results."
Disinformation
! VERDICT: DISINFORMATION — The documents are fabricated and no such plan exists.

A coordinated campaign circulated forged government documents alleging a plot to override state election results. Our investigation found the documents contained forged watermarks, impossible date formats, and references to non-existent legislation. The documents originated from known disinformation networks and were designed to erode public trust in democratic processes.

  • Digital forensics confirm documents are fabricated
  • No government official confirmed the documents' authenticity
  • Origin traced to coordinated disinformation network
  • Similar forged documents circulated across 12 countries simultaneously
"Global renewable energy capacity surpassed fossil fuel capacity for the first time in 2024."
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✓ VERDICT: TRUE — IRENA and IEA reports confirm renewable capacity milestone in 2024.

Both the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) independently confirmed that global installed renewable energy capacity exceeded fossil fuel capacity during 2024. Solar alone accounted for over 60% of the new capacity additions, with wind and hydro making up the majority of the remainder. This represents a historic inflection point in global energy transition.

  • IRENA Renewables 2024 Report confirms milestone
  • IEA World Energy Outlook 2024 corroborates the data
  • Independent analysis by BloombergNEF confirms capacity figures
"The new tax bill will increase middle-class taxes by $5,000 per household."
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✗ VERDICT: FALSE — Independent analysis shows the average impact is a $340 reduction for middle-class households.

The $5,000 figure originated from a partisan advocacy group's modeling that used highly selective assumptions. Our analysis using data from the Tax Policy Center, Congressional Budget Office, and independent economists found that the legislation actually reduces taxes for approximately 68% of middle-income households, with an average reduction of $340 annually. The most significant tax increases (where they exist) target the top 2% of earners.

  • $5,000 figure cannot be replicated by any independent model
  • Tax Policy Center analysis shows net average reduction of $340
  • Original source used non-standard assumptions excluding deductions

How We Verify

Every fact-check goes through a multi-stage rigorous verification process.

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Claim Intake

We monitor viral claims across social media, news outlets, political speeches, and public statements. Any reader can also submit a claim for investigation through our submission portal.

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Source Analysis

Our team identifies primary sources, documents, datasets, and expert witnesses. We trace every claim to its origin and verify the original context has not been distorted.

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Expert Review

Claims are reviewed by subject-matter experts — economists for financial claims, scientists for health claims, and legal scholars for political claims — ensuring technical accuracy.