Connect Fact-checking API for References

[darshikadubey67]

Hello, I am Darshika Dubey, a GSSoC’25 contributor.
I would like to request this issue to be assigned to me.

📧 Email: darshikadubey67@gmail.com

🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/darshikadubey67

💬 Discord: darshikadubey_

🔎 Problem-

Currently, the app only displays the prediction result (True Fact / Fake Fact) with confidence score.
There is no reference to support the prediction, which reduces credibility.

💡 Proposed Solution

Integrate a fact-checking API (such as Google Fact Check Tools API or other open fact-check APIs).

Workflow:

1. User enters a statement → model gives prediction.

2. The system also calls the API to search fact-check sources for that statement.

3. Display results (title, source name, URL) below the prediction.

*Example API (Google Fact Check Tools):

GET https://factchecktools.googleapis.com/v1alpha1/claims:search?query="YOUR_QUERY"&key=API_KEY

Returns claim reviews with publisher name, rating, and URL.

🎨 UI/UX Improvement

Add a "Verified Sources" section in result.html under the result card.

Display results like:

✅ Source: Politifact — Claim rated as "False"
🔗 Read More

Show up to 3 references.

✅ Expected Outcome
Adds real-world credibility to predictions.

Users can cross-check the fact themselves.

Makes the project much more practical and trustworthy.

🔔 Kindly assign this issue to me. I am excited to implement this API integration.

[darshikadubey67]

Hi @Deepika14145, I’m eager to start working on this issue and would appreciate it if you could assign it to me. Looking forward to contributing!

[darshikadubey67]

Note for Contributors / Maintainers:
This feature requires access to the Google Fact Check Tools API.
To use it safely and securely, you will need to create your own personal API key.

Steps to create your API key:

1. Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).

2. Create a new project and enable the Fact Check Tools API.

3. Navigate to APIs & Services → Credentials → Create API Key.

4. Set the key as an environment variable in your system:

   export FACTCHECK_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"

5. In app.py, retrieve it with:

   import os
   API_KEY = os.getenv("FACTCHECK_API_KEY")

[darshikadubey67]

Thank you for assigning this issue to me @Deepika14145 . Since this feature requires an API key, I'll need to create/use my own personal key or obtain one according to the project's guidelines.

[Deepika14145]

@darshikadubey67, when will this issue be fixed?

[Deepika14145]

@darshikadubey67 Please fix this issue; otherwise, it will be assigned to someone else.

[darshikadubey67]

Understood. I'll prioritize this issue and work on it ASAP. Expect an update from me soon.