Conflict of Interest Detector

Overview / Description

Conflict of Interest Detector is an AI fact-checking Chrome extension that scans online articles and research papers and highlights potential conflict-of-interest statements directly in the page text. After a user clicks "Analyze," it flags funding disclosures, financial relationships, sponsorships, and other bias indicators, then explains why each highlighted item may represent a conflict when the user clicks it. The goal is to surface undisclosed financial interests that can shape what an article or study claims, helping readers judge credibility before they trust the content. It runs entirely as a browser extension, so it works on whatever page is open rather than requiring documents to be uploaded. According to the Chrome Web Store listing, the extension is version 1.2 (updated June 17, 2026), is roughly 18.83 KiB, and the developer states it collects no user data. It is aimed at journalists, students, researchers, and everyday readers who want a quick transparency check on news articles and academic papers. No pricing is published, and the extension appears to be offered at no cost.

Used For

Helping readers, students, journalists, and researchers spot undisclosed funding, sponsorships, and bias in online articles and research papers.

Pricing

Plan

Free

Appears to be offered free on the Chrome Web Store; pricing not otherwise published — contact the vendor

View pricing

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Highlights funding disclosures, financial relationships, sponsorships, and bias indicators inline in the article text
  • Click-to-explain notes describe why each flagged item is a potential conflict of interest
  • Runs as a lightweight (~18.83 KiB) browser extension on any open page, no uploads required
  • Developer states the extension collects no user data

Cons

  • Early-stage and small install base (version 1.2, 6 users, 3 reviews at time of listing)
  • Limited to Chrome / Chrome Web Store browsers, no standalone or mobile app
  • Detection depends on AI inference, so flags should be verified manually rather than treated as definitive
  • No published documentation on supported sites or accuracy benchmarks

Questions & Answers

Alternatives

Ground News, NewsGuard, Originality.ai, Media Bias/Fact Check

Conflict of Interest Detector | AI Tools Directory