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In collaboration with the Polish Press Agency and GovTech Polska, we leveraged Python, React, and AWS to build sophisticated algorithms for quick and precise analysis and verification of information. This led to the creation of #FakeHunter, a user-friendly web platform enabling the wider public to report suspected misinformation, taking a decisive step in the global fight against fake news.


Developing a Community-Oriented Verification Tool

We devised a two-fold strategy: gamification and multi-platform development. By offering rewards for user contributions, we enhanced interactivity and spurred frequent reporting of fake news. We also made #FakeHunter available as a web platform, browser extension, and mobile application, empowering anyone to participate in combating misinformation, regardless of their technical skills or preferred device.


Implementing Gamification and Multi-Platform Accessibility

We segmented the application into several smaller services, each handling receiving, processing, and displaying data independently. Using React.js, we created two distinct apps - a data-handling panel fortified with Redux and a user-facing portal optimized with next.js for server-side rendering. The result was an effective, performance-driven solution, supplemented by a browser plugin and a dedicated website, catering to both regular users and professional fact-checkers.


Deploying a Scalable Microservices Architecture and User-Centered Frontend

The impact of #FakeHunter was felt across Poland and beyond, as it played an instrumental role in mitigating the spread of fake news concerning the SARS-CoV-2 virus. With the platform, not only was misinformation detected and debunked swiftly, but also public participation in the process was significantly increased, strengthening the community's resilience to misinformation. 


Combatting Misinformation on a National Scale

Project management was very impressive. DO OK developed the client's idea, the impossible, within four weeks. The team complied with deadlines on a regular basis and communicated everything well ahead of time. They had impressive project management skills that allowed them to do the job right in a short period of time. 

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The pandemic sparked an exponential increase in misinformation, especially about SARS-CoV-2, leading to significant public health risks. The challenge was to develop a tool that could swiftly and accurately debunk this fake news while being user-friendly and accessible to a broad audience.


Managing the Misinformation Surge

To be effective, the platform needed broad user engagement. This called for not only motivating public participation but also ensuring that the #FakeHunter tool was universally accessible, reaching users regardless of their technical abilities or device preference.


Promoting Universal Participation and Accessibility

Given the importance and potential popularity of #FakeHunter, we expected high traffic to the platform. We needed to develop a robust system that could handle a large volume of interactions smoothly, catering to two distinct user groups - the public reporting fake news and the fact-checkers reviewing these reports.


Ensuring Optimal Performance under High Traffic

The client stakeholders at Polish Press Agency were working closely with the team at DO OK

Debunking Fake News: Building a Community-Driven Verification Tool

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I worked on the back-end of the application. My main focus was panel database objects structure and reliable mechanism for leaving opinion. Working in a such fast pace gave me new experience and proved how well the team was constructed. It was also a great opportunity to learn new things.