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Cyberpoe is an independent fact-checking initiative dedicated to verifying public claims using primary sources, official documents, and chronological analysis. We focus on high-impact statements from political figures, viral narratives, and media reports, providing clear, evidence-based ratings.
Cyberpoe employs a rigorous, six-step forensic process to evaluate the accuracy of claims. We begin by archiving the exact origin of the statement (e.g., video footage, official transcripts) and tracing its dissemination across platforms. Our team then prioritizes primary evidence including official records (court filings, FOIA releases), contemporaneous data (flight logs, financial disclosures), and sworn testimony while excluding unverified leaks or anonymous sources. We reconstruct chronological timelines using government agency trackers, cross-referenced historical reports, and leadership tenure records to establish factual context. All evidence undergoes validation by independent specialists (legal scholars, forensic analysts, archival researchers) and a structured bias-mitigation protocol, including blind peer review and adversarial testing against nonpartisan sources (e.g., National Archives, GAO reports). Only after this exhaustive process do we assign one of five standardized ratings (✅ True, ⚠ Misleading, ❌ False, 🔎 Unverified, or 🔄 Evolving), accompanied by publicly accessible source documentation and methodology annotations.
Cyberpoe treats factual accuracy as an ongoing commitment. Should new, verifiable evidence emerge that materially impacts a published fact-check, we immediately initiate a multi-step protocol: Our editorial team conducts an expedited review of the new material against our standard methodology prioritizing primary sources and expert consultation followed by transparent revisions to the article (including rating adjustments where warranted). All substantive changes are marked with a dated correction notice at the top of the piece, disseminated via our social channels, and archived in a public revision log. High-impact claims undergo proactive monitoring for 90 days, with partnerships tracking government databases and academic sources to ensure continued rigor. This process embodies our core principle: Adapting to truth is paramount to maintaining public trust.
When news sources present contradictory claims, Cyberpoe employs a methodical, evidence-first protocol that disregards institutional bias and prioritizes verifiable primary sources. We trace both claims to their origins, then apply our evidence hierarchy elevating official records (court documents, authenticated data, government releases publicaly available ), contemporaneous reports, and on-record testimony over unattributed assertions. Our team reconstructs timelines using archival materials and consults independent subject-matter experts to assess contextual accuracy. This process yields one of three outcomes: confirmation of the factually supported claim (✅ True/❌ False), a joint ⚠ Misleading rating if partial truths omit critical context, or an 🔎 Unverified designation if neither claim meets evidentiary thresholds. By anchoring our analysis to documented proof not institutional credibility we ensure impartial resolutions grounded in empirical reality.
Cyberpoe operates under a strict institutional charter prohibiting political alignment, endorsements, or ideological advocacy. We do not "take sides"; we follow evidence. Our fact-checks prioritize primary sources (e.g., government records, data sets, authenticated footage) and apply identical methodological rigor to all parties, individuals, and institutions. Claims are evaluated solely on verifiable proof never their alignment with any party’s narrative. To safeguard impartiality, we employ blind peer reviews, adversarial testing by nonpartisan experts, and public source transparency. When ratings reveal asymmetrical inaccuracies (e.g., "False" claims disproportionately linked to one figure), this reflects documented reality not bias. Our mission remains unwavering: empowering citizens with truth, not amplifying factions.
