Hoaxy

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Hoaxy is a tool designed to visualize the spread of misinformation across social media platforms by tracking how claims and articles are shared. It allows users to see how a specific story or piece of content circulates, analyzing its diffusion patterns in real time. Hoaxy’s data helps researchers, journalists, and the public understand the dynamics of online falsehoods.

Newsgathering and Fact-Checking

Data Gathering (Open-source intelligence tools, Geospatial data platforms, Public record datasets) Data Verification (Fact-checking, Reverse-image search, Source tracing) Social Media Mining (Automated filtering, Pattern identification) Hazard Monitoring and Warning Systems

#analyze Analyze the spread of misinformation across social media by tracking how specific content is shared and identifying patterns in its diffusion.

#monitor Monitor the real-time movement of false claims online, observing their reach and understanding how misinformation spreads across platforms.

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Developed by: Private Sector
Deployment Type: Web Platform
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Open-source

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