Fact-Check Article
A publishable fact-check: the claim, who made it, the evidence, and a clear rating.
How it works
Open Fact-Check Article in your workspace and fill in what you know. Rough notes are fine; required fields are marked.
| You give | Example |
|---|---|
| The claim (word for word) | "Malawi now produces enough maize to feed itself for two years" |
| Who made it, where and when | A Facebook post shared 12,000 times, 24 October |
| What you found (with sources) | Ministry crop estimates 2026: 3.9m tonnes; national need 3.6m tonnes a year (FEWS NET) |
| Your rating | True, Mostly true, Misleading, Missing context, False, Unproven |
| Response from the person who made it (optional) | |
| Target length (words) (optional) | 300, 450, 600, 800 |
Press Write and the draft appears as it is written. Edit it, then save it, translate it, turn it into a script or social posts, or send it to your editor.
Accuracy first
Byline writes only from the facts you give it. It never invents quotes, sources or figures, and when something important is missing it marks the gap, like [CHECK: name of the spokesperson], for you to fill. You check every fact before publishing.
Questions
Is the Fact-Check Article template free?
Yes, it is included in the free plan.
Which AI models can I use?
You can choose Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama or Mistral, depending on your plan.
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