About the Client

The Polish Press Agency and The Ministry of Digitization on behalf of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland.

Challenge

The goal was to solve a problem based on existing solutions like browsers that people use on a daily basis. One of the target group were people who are not tech-savvy and mostly use preinstalled applications. After research, we've decided to focus firstly on browser plugin as the simplest way to help people detect uncertain information. The main challenge for the team was a short time to implement the solution. Within only three weeks, the team worked without a single day-off to realize the full scope of MVP. The delivered solution included a browser plugin for Chrome and Firefox, a review panel for fact-checkers and experts of the Polish Press Agency, and a dedicated website with aggregated verified content.

Project

A large part of the information about the Coronavirus found on the Internet is not valid or incomplete. False information goes to the Internet intentionally, and some accidentally with no prior source verification. Misinformation brings social tension, which in turn, negatively affects public behavior. The client has noticed the need to create a tool that would help in the fight against fake news and avoid such situations in the future. The core system, i.e., the browser plugin, panel for fact-checkers, and a functional portal with basic features were delivered.

Outcome

A system allows verifying Coronavirus related information based on existing tools. Users can easily add the plugin to the browser and send news for verification. Internet users may view verified content on a dedicated website supported by PAP. Users get real information from reliable sources. The tool is adaptable and is use to support the crisis. The solution is developed under an open-source license.

Technologies

Python

React

Project Summary Team size

10 developers
Business Analyst
Project Manager

Project size

1200 hours

Website

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Budget

Quality

Schedule

Communication