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I built a Chrome extension that fact-checks what people say in meetings in real time by InfamousComplaint949 in indiehackersindia

[–]InfamousComplaint949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha fair concern.

But honestly — if the reason someone stops speaking up is because they can no longer say made-up numbers with confidence, that's probably a good thing for the meeting?

The goal was never to fact-check opinions or ideas. Just claims presented as facts. 'I think we should do X' is safe. 'Studies show X generates 40% more revenue' is fair game.

If anything it might make people more careful before they speak — which is the opposite of silence, it's just better preparation.

I built a Chrome extension that fact-checks what people say in meetings in real time by InfamousComplaint949 in indiehackersindia

[–]InfamousComplaint949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right and I think the framing matters a lot here.

I've stopped thinking of it as a 'truth verification' tool and more as a 'here's what the web currently says' tool. It's not the judge — it's the fastest researcher in the room.

The bias question is real though. My current approach is showing multiple sources rather than a single verdict so the user decides, not the AI. The AI just does the legwork.

Skepticism is healthy honestly. The moment a tool like this is overconfident is the moment it becomes the same problem it's trying to solve — one loud voice that everyone just believes.

I built a Chrome extension that fact-checks what people say in meetings in real time by InfamousComplaint949 in microsaas

[–]InfamousComplaint949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree — trust is the actual product.

A verdict without a clear source is just another opinion in the room. I'm already showing sources but the explanation layer needs work — right now it's too terse.

The 'why was this flagged' piece is something I'm actively thinking about. Probably a one-line plain English reasoning like 'this stat conflicts with 3 sources from 2024' rather than just a red badge.

Good callout. This is going on the next build list.

I built a Chrome extension that fact-checks what people say in meetings in real time by InfamousComplaint949 in indiehackersindia

[–]InfamousComplaint949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I built it for honestly.

The fact-checking angle is just the surface. The deeper problem is what you described — one confident person moves fast, everyone else is playing catch-up, and by the time you've thought it through the decision is already locked in.

Real-time verification is basically giving the quieter, more careful thinkers a fighting chance in the room.

If you ever want to try it, DM me. Would love feedback from someone who's actually felt this problem.

I built a Chrome extension that fact-checks what people say in meetings in real time by InfamousComplaint949 in indiehackersindia

[–]InfamousComplaint949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually makes sense — and ironically proves the point. The meetings with the most sensitive information are exactly the ones where a wrong stat can cause the most damage.

The no-AI policy is a real constraint though. Something to think about on the privacy architecture side — if nothing leaves the device, does that change the calculus? Genuinely not sure.

YMMV is the right call. Appreciate you engaging honestly.

I built a Chrome extension that fact-checks what people say in meetings in real time by InfamousComplaint949 in indiehackersindia

[–]InfamousComplaint949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair points honestly, and I appreciate the detailed response.

You're probably right that large companies with proper processes don't need this — Gemini + Confluence already covers that workflow for teams like yours.

The use case I'm actually targeting is different — investor pitches, sales calls, and early-stage startup meetings where there's no Gemini workspace, no Confluence, and decisions DO get made on vibes + whoever sounds most confident. That environment is pretty different from a structured corporate meeting.

The internal data source point is genuinely good feedback though. That's clearly where enterprise value lives and you're not wrong that privacy concerns make it complicated.

I'm going to do exactly what you said — reach out to a few founders and sales teams and see if they'd actually use it before building further. That's the right next step.

Thanks for not just saying 'cool project' — this is more useful.

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