Our Project
Our research uncovered two primary findings that inspired the creation of BeInformed. First, we found that education about and exposure to common misinformation tactics helps people recognize misinformation more easily in the future (Waldrop, 2023). Second, our interviews suggested to us that fact checking was the most common strategy in combating misinformation. With this knowledge, we created an app that teaches users about misinformation online, allows them to practice identifying it, and offers a fact checking service to lower barriers verifying claims. BeInformed offers an AI Chatbot to evaluate information and determine whether it is false as well as lessons on and practice identifying misinformation. Users also have the opportunity to connect with other users and invite friends to join, which increases accountability and furthers our purpose.
LinkBig Points
- For users of any online platform from social media to news publications
- To be used as often as a user likes, to practice or fact check
- Available on any mobile device
Team Members Email the Team
Misinformation & Polarization has 4 members.
Malcolm Loke
Malcolm Loke is a first-year student at Indiana University Bloomington pursuing a degree in Informatics. He enjoys is willing trying new activities all the time, and enjoys interacting with those around him, and has a passion for the art of cooking.
Avya Kohli
Avya is a techno commercial individual who is studying Informatics and Business Analytics at the Luddy School of Informatics with a focus in web development, and minoring in Finance at the Kelley School of Business. Avya has a passion for understanding how technology influences decision-making and drives success in business.
Casey Lidstad
My name is Casey Lidstad and I am a junior majoring in Finance and Operations Management, and minoring in Human-Centered Computing at Indiana University. While I don't know exactly what I want to do after graduation, I hope to be working in finance and/or data analytics.
Eric Lin
My name is Eric Lin and I am a Sophomore at Indiana University Bloomington studying Informatics at the Luddy school of Informatics with a focus in Medical Sciences.
Instructors & Associate Instructors
