Ep 16: Stop Getting Played: 10 AI Queens Tools to Fact-Check BS in Your Feed

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Feeling overwhelmed by the digital chaos? Between viral memes, questionable news stories, and platforms owned by tech billionaires who treat truth like it's optional, it's tough to know what's real anymore. But here's the twist: we're going to use their own tools to fight back.

In this episode, Erika breaks down 10 practical ways to use AI to cut through the noise, verify what you're seeing, and stop sharing content that turns out to be complete BS. From screenshot fact-checking to reverse image searches, these tools will help you stay informed without getting played by the algorithm.

Key Tools and Strategies Covered:

  1. Screenshot the meme and drop it into ChatGPT - Upload any viral content and ask "fact-check this" for instant verification

  2. Use Claude for nuance detection - Perfect for reading between the lines and spotting emotional manipulation

  3. Reverse image search before you share - Google Lens can reveal if that dramatic protest photo is actually from 2017

  4. Check if images are AI-generated - Tools like AI or Not can verify authenticity

  5. Screenshot video frames for investigation - Pause that TikTok and run suspicious content through verification

  6. Fact-check entire videos with Poppy AI - Analyze both visual and audio content across platforms

  7. Ask "what's the agenda here?" - Use AI to uncover who benefits when content goes viral

  8. Don't forget the comments section - Fact-check misinformation hiding in responses

  9. Track timelines and narratives - Use Perplexity to map how stories develop over time

  10. Get global perspective - Translate non-English sources for broader context


The truth is under pressure, but the tools are in our hands. It's time to be intentional about what we share and how we verify what we see.

Ready to become your own fact-checking queen? These AI tools give you the power to push back against misinformation and make informed decisions about what deserves your attention and your share button.

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