GitNews is a Chrome extension that enhances the transparency of online news. It enables users to view the edit history of news articles, similar to a version control system, ensuring that any changes made post-publication are visible and accountable. Additionally, GitNews utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze articles for bias, giving each a neutrality score. This helps users distinguish fact from potential editorial bias. The extension simplifies the use of blockchain technology, offering a user-friendly interface that requires no prior blockchain knowledge. Users can interact with the service using existing wallets or create a new one, with a focus on maintaining anonymity and privacy. The aim of GitNews is to foster a more transparent and trustworthy news ecosystem.
đź‘Ž News are often biased by journalist or media.
đź‘Ž News are often censored & edited after publication.
đź‘Ž News are often inaccurate with unchecked data.
- Clicking the GitNews extension captures the news
article's current state, logs its unique hash onto the
blockchain, and cross-references it with existing
records to track any alterations.
- Discover the evolution of a news piece with an
accessible version history and specific content
modifications, akin to a GitHub experience for news.
- GitNews employs AI analysis for each article
iteration, providing category, summary, and a neutrality
score between 0 (biased) to 100 (neutral).
- The higher the neutrality score, the more factual the
content, enabling readers to gauge the objectivity of
the information presented.
- Immutable records of article URLs and hashes are
stored on the blockchain, ensuring permanent,
unalterable evidence of journalistic integrity.
- Updates to previously verified articles trigger
notifications to all contributors through
WalletConnect’s Web3Inbox & iExec’s Web3Mail,
maintaining transparency.
- Users can either connect with their existing wallet
via WalletConnect or connect with Google or social
accounts via SAFE AA SDK.
- Anonymity is
respected; users are known only by their wallet
addresses, ensuring privacy.
- Every article check by users is stored as a unique
blockchain entry, building a foundation for future
incentives.
- Our vision extends beyond the hackathon, envisaging a
reward system for contributors who value integrity over
incentives.
A secure inbox protocol for seamless communication with dApps.
Decentralized email services powered by blockchain for enhanced privacy.
Scalability and security using zero-knowledge proof technology.
Flexible and secure account management for dApps with abstracted account layers.
The OpenAI API can be applied to virtually any task that requires understanding or generating natural language and code.
Project
Backend
Frontend
Product
Solidity
GitNews isn't just a tool; it's a movement towards incentivizing journalistic integrity and unaltered reporting. Be a part of reshaping the future where news remains factual, and trust is paramount.