AI Fact-Checking Specialist

Job Description

The AI Fact-Checking Specialist is responsible for verifying the factual accuracy of information produced by artificial intelligence systems. This position focuses on examining statements, statistics, dates, historical information, scientific claims, public information, and other factual details to determine whether AI-generated responses are supported by reliable evidence.

The successful candidate will conduct detailed verification using credible publications, official websites, academic resources, government records, recognised news organisations, and other authoritative references. They will examine individual claims rather than relying solely on the overall appearance or confidence of an AI-generated response.

The specialist must be able to distinguish between verified facts, disputed information, outdated claims, unsupported statements, and information that cannot be independently confirmed. They will also assess whether AI systems have misrepresented sources, confused similar events, provided inaccurate figures, or presented speculation as established fact.

This role requires strong investigative abilities, professional judgement, and a disciplined approach to evidence-based verification. Findings will help AI development teams reduce factual errors and improve the trustworthiness of AI-generated information.

Key Responsibilities:

Verify factual statements contained in AI-generated responses.
Investigate names, dates, statistics, events, quotations, and other factual details.
Identify inaccurate, misleading, outdated, or unsupported information.
Consult authoritative sources to establish whether claims are correct.
Check whether cited references genuinely support the statements being evaluated.
Distinguish between established facts, opinions, speculation, and disputed claims.
Document verification results and provide supporting evidence.
Assess whether AI responses communicate uncertainty appropriately.
Identify recurring factual errors and report them to relevant research teams.
Maintain consistent fact-checking standards across assigned projects.
Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Research, Law, Political Science, History, or a related discipline is preferred.
Excellent investigative research and fact-verification skills.
Strong ability to assess source credibility and reliability.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written communication and documentation skills.
Familiarity with academic publications, government databases, and reputable information sources.
Ability to assess conflicting information objectively.
Previous experience in journalism, research, editorial work, or fact-checking is an advantage.