Pino - Fact Checker

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Pino - Fact Checker

Your AI-Powered Truth Detective

Pino makes fact-checking effortless. Just highlight text, right-click, and get instant verification with AI-powered analysis, accuracy ratings, and reliable sources. 


How Pino Works

Pino doesn’t just check facts—it reacts. When it fact-checks a claim, its nose grows or shrinks based on how truthful it is.
✔ High truth score? The nose stays short.
❌ Low truth score? Watch it stretch.

A fun, visual way to see if something passes the sniff test. 

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Key Features
	•	Instant Fact-Checking – Highlight text, right-click, and verify claims instantly
	•	Truth Score – Get a quick accuracy score for easy evaluation
	•	Contextual Analysis – AI-generated insights that explain claims in detail
	•	Source Citations – Click through to original sources for verification
	•	Multi-Language Support – Works in multiple languages for global fact-checking
	

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Flexible Payment Options

Free Trial
	•	5 free fact-checks to explore Pino
	•	Basic AI-powered verification
	•	7-day trial period

Pay-As-You-Go Credits
	•	25 credits → $2.99 (for light users)
	•	50 credits → $6.99 (great for regular research)
	•	100 credits → $12.99 (best value for deep research)

Subscription ($19.99/month)
	•	Unlimited basic fact-checks
	•	100 advanced searches per month

Perplexity Unlock ($29.99 one-time unlock fee)
	•	Bring your own Perplexity Pro API key
	•	And use your own credits

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How It Works

Basic Fact-Checking
	1.	Highlight any text on a webpage
	2.	Right-click → Select “Fact Check with AI”
	3.	A clean, non-intrusive window appears with your fact-check results
	4.	Review the truth percentage, summary, context, and sources

Perplexity Advanced Mode (Optional)
	1.	Have a Perplexity Pro account (sign up at perplexity.ai)
	2.	Open Pino → Go to Settings
	3.	Paste your Perplexity API key
	4.	Enable Advanced Mode for deeper fact-checking
	5.	Fact-check as normal, but get enhanced AI results

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Why Pino Stands Out
	•	Smart Context Detection – Pino captures surrounding context for a smarter fact-check
	•	Nuanced Analysis – No oversimplified “true/false” verdicts—Pino provides detailed explanations with references
	•	Citation Tracking – Every claim is traced back to real, verifiable sources
	•	Minimal UI Disruption – Results appear without cluttering your screen
	•	Privacy-Focused – No tracking, no stored searches, fully secure
	•	Independent & Passion-Driven – Built as a solo project 

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Who Benefits from Pino?

Pino is for anyone who values accurate information:
	•	Students – Verify sources for research and assignments
	•	Journalists – Fact-check before publishing articles
	•	Professionals – Ensure data accuracy in reports and decisions
	•	Researchers – Validate claims from multiple sources
	•	Curious Minds – Fact-check anything from history to viral claims
	•	Social Media Users – Avoid spreading misinformation
	•	News Readers – Get unbiased, factual clarity

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Privacy First

✅ Only the highlighted text and page URL are analyzed
✅ No personal data is collected or stored
✅ No browsing history tracking
✅ No cookies for tracking
✅ API keys are encrypted & stored locally

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Perplexity Integration 

For those who want to use their own API key, Pino connects with Perplexity AI:
	•	Basic AI Search (Sonar) 
	•	Advanced AI Search (Sonar Pro) 
	•	Costs are charged to your Perplexity account (not Pino)

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The Story Behind Pino

I created Pino because misinformation is everywhere, and fact-checking should be easy. Inspired by Pinocchio’s nose, Pino helps you detect truth without bias or noise.

This is a one-person project, built with a focus on accuracy, usability, and privacy. The internet is full of half-truths and viral misinformation, but Pino helps you cut through the noise.

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Support & Feedback

Being a solo creator, your feedback means everything. Reach out if you have suggestions or issues:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🐦 X: @iacobp_

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Disclaimer

Pino is an AI-powered tool, meaning:
	•	Results are based on available data at the time of checking
	•	No fact-checking system is perfect—always review sources yourself
	•	Use Pino as a guide, not a final authority

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✅ Final Thoughts

Pino is your truth-seeking companion. Whether you’re researching, fact-checking social media, or verifying news, Pino makes it fast, simple, and reliable.

Try it today. Highlight, click, and search for the truth.

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