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Biasly News Check

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Overview

Generate bias ratings and check the quality of sources and facts on any news articles you visit on the web or social media

The Biasly News Check Chrome Extension operates as a real-time Bias Meter, delivering reliable and comprehensive bias ratings in an instant. It uses the latest data science and analytics to assess bias and reliability, enabling users to fact-check news for biases, accuracy, and reliability in real-time. It also works on Facebook and Twitter to check the quality of social media posts in the your news feed. ★ How it Works While visiting news websites, users can click on the extension icon or the 'View Bias' button on the right side of the page. The extension also works on Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to check the quality of social media posts in their news feed. ★ About Biasly Created by the founders at Biasly, a trusted media bias rating agency and news service, this extension upholds the mission of providing aggregated news and bias analytics across various news types. ★ Bias Rating Scale The Bias Rating scores on a scale of -100% to 100%, with higher negative scores indicating more liberal views and higher positive scores indicating more conservative views, while a 0% score represents neutrality. ★ News Reliability Check News reliability is assessed based on several factors including the quality and diversity of sources and quotes. Individual scores are provided, along with an average overall reliability score. ★ Author Assessment Our Author Check feature provides insight into the author's bias score across other Biasly articles, helping you understand if the author leans in a particular direction. ★ Politician Portrayals and Political Terms Our Bias Meter recognizes how media portray politicians, assigning negative and positive sentiment scores accordingly. The extension also measures author bias towards individual political policies and terms, giving insight into the author's portrayal and the average reader's interpretation. ★ For Everyone: Educators, News Agencies, Politicians, and News Enthusiasts Designed for people interested in understanding or teaching about media biases, this extension provides actionable insights into news consumption habits. It's a valuable tool for educators, news agencies, politicians, and anyone looking to understand the bigger picture behind the news they read. ★ Getting Started with Biasly News Check Extension Setting up is easy. Install the extension and create a free Biasly account immediately after the installation. As of now, all bias ratings are free with the extension. By installing the extension, you agree to Biasly's Privacy Policy. Need help? We're just a click away on our contact page. Experience the new standard for the News Check Extension with Biasly. Understand and navigate the intricate world of news like never before. Embark on a journey towards an unbiased news comprehension now!biasly.com/contact-us/

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Data TwoJan 15, 2024

I'm not all that concerned about bias. I'm intelligent enough to wade through that. What I'm most concerned about is facts, as opposed to opinions posing as them or worse, the spreading of lies purposely to sway public opinion. Which has never been a difficult thing to do. I am hoping this extension can at least help with that. For instance, one has to pay close attention to what is and isn't being said to understand when you are being deceived. I've noticed over the years this ever in... Show more

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Matthew Di SandroJun 4, 2021

With so much information out there, this extension really helps me navigate the news. I think it's great for people looking to see whether the information they're consuming is truly objective.

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Jay WeisbondMay 21, 2021

This extension created by Politic Nation is awesome. I am able to click on it before and after I read an article to see the bias rating, policy leaning, and more!

2 out of 2 found this helpful

Details

  • Version
    2.6
  • Updated
    October 28, 2024
  • Size
    2.1MiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Biasly, LLC
    7840 S 700 E Sandy, UT 84070 US
    Website
    Email
    info@biasly.com
    Phone
    +1 801-979-4801
  • Trader
    This developer has identified itself as a trader per the definition from the European Union.
  • D-U-N-S
    118912975

Privacy

Biasly News Check has disclosed the following information regarding the collection and usage of your data. More detailed information can be found in the developer's privacy policy.

Biasly News Check handles the following:

Personally identifiable information
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This developer declares that your data is

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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