RE:plus : Facilitating constructive debate and combating disinformation
Disinformation fosters polarisation and complicates healthy debate. Fact-checking and discerning truth from falsehood isn't always straightforward. Re:plus is an AI-powered tool designed specifically for journalists to analyse and contextualise debates on their news sites, helping them to accurately respond to fallacies and conspiracy theories through disagreement checks and other robust journalistic methods.
Our Approach
RE:plus employs robust AI technologies to analyse debates and identify fallacies and conspiracy theories. It helps media users share their opinions through online discussion, discover those of others and shape and adjust their own views resulting in less polarising and more constructive online conversations. The tool also enables journalists to provide accurate responses and helps online users better understand different viewpoints, reducing their susceptibility to misinformation.
What impact is it having?
By moderating and analysing debates, RE:plus contributes to identifying harmful trends and supporting informed policymaking. Our efforts help journalists and fact-checkers address misinformation while also enabling the public to engage in more constructive online debate. The ongoing development and academic research surrounding RE:plus ensure that it will continue to evolve, providing even more powerful tools in the future for mitigating disinformation.