A completely free browser extension to detect AI-generated content and protect against misinformation.
No API keys. No setup. No cost. Just protection.
AI-generated content is everywhere, and it's being used to:
- Spread misinformation and fake news
- Create deepfake scams targeting vulnerable people
- Generate fake reviews and testimonials
- Produce misleading images and videos
AI Content Guardian helps everyday people—especially elderly and vulnerable populations—identify AI-generated content and protect themselves from deception.
- Text Analysis - Detects AI writing patterns and style
- Image Analysis - Identifies AI-generated images
- Page/Site Analysis - Checks source credibility
- Link Analysis - Evaluates URLs before clicking
- 1-10 Scale - Easy-to-understand probability score
- Color-Coded Results - Green (safe), Yellow (uncertain), Red (likely AI)
- Visual Score Bar - Clear visual representation
- Trusted News - Recognizes reputable news organizations
- Official Sites - Identifies government and institutional sources
- AI Platforms - Flags known AI content platforms
- Content Farms - Warns about low-quality content sites
- Learn Mode - Teaches users what to look for
- Detailed Tips - Specific indicators for text, images, and videos
- Clear Explanations - Simple language for all ages
- Critical Thinking - Encourages independent verification
- Large Text - Easy to read (16-18px base)
- Clear Language - No technical jargon
- High Contrast - Accessible color schemes
- Simple Interface - Intuitive one-click operation
- Download this extension folder
- Open your browser and go to:
- Chrome:
chrome://extensions/ - Edge:
edge://extensions/ - Brave:
brave://extensions/
- Chrome:
- Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top-right)
- Click "Load unpacked"
- Select the
ai-detector-freefolder - Done! No configuration needed!
- Download this extension folder
- Go to
about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox - Click "Load Temporary Add-on"
- Select
manifest.jsonfrom the folder - Ready to use!
- Right-click on any content (text, image, page)
- Select "🔍 Check if AI-generated"
- View the analysis with:
- AI likelihood score (1-10)
- Source credibility check
- Specific indicators found
- Educational tips
- Social media posts
- News articles
- Comments and reviews
- Emails and messages
- Website content
- Photos and pictures
- Social media images
- Profile pictures
- News images
- Advertisement graphics
- News websites
- Social media pages
- Shopping sites
- Information pages
- Any URL
The extension combines multiple detection methods:
- Database of 100+ trusted news sources
- Government and official websites
- Educational institutions
- Known AI platforms
- Content farms and low-quality sites
- AI writing style indicators
- Common AI phrases and structures
- Repetitive patterns
- Formal language overuse
- Generic conclusions
- URL analysis for AI indicators
- Platform identification
- Known AI generation tags
- Educational tips on what to look for
- Common AI artifacts guide
- Hands, text, lighting checks
| Score | Meaning | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | ✅ Low | Likely human-created content |
| 4-6 | Uncertain, verify independently | |
| 7-10 | 🤖 High | Strong AI indicators, be cautious |
- ✅ Trusted Source - Verified news organization
- ✅ Official Source - Government/institutional site
- ✅ Educational - Academic institution
⚠️ AI Platform - Known AI content service⚠️ Content Farm - Low-quality content site- ❓ Unknown - Cannot verify credibility
Red Flags to Watch For:
- ✉️ Unexpected emails asking for money or personal info
- 📱 Messages from people claiming to be family in trouble
- 📰 Sensational news that seems too shocking
- 💰 Investment opportunities that seem too good to be true
- 🎁 Prize notifications you didn't enter
Always:
- ✔️ Verify through official channels (call the real company)
- ✔️ Check multiple trusted news sources
- ✔️ Ask a trusted family member or friend
- ✔️ If it seems suspicious, it probably is
- ✔️ Never send money based on online content alone
- Perfect grammar with no typos
- Very formal, impersonal tone
- Generic phrases and clichés
- Repetitive sentence structures
- No personal anecdotes or details
- Extra or malformed fingers
- Weird text that's gibberish
- Unnatural lighting or shadows
- Too-smooth "plastic" skin
- Blurry or impossible backgrounds
- Merged or floating objects
- Unnatural facial movements
- Lip-sync doesn't match audio
- Flickering around face edges
- Inconsistent lighting
- Check if from verified source
-
Not 100% Accurate
- This is automated detection, not forensic analysis
- False positives and negatives can occur
- Modern AI is increasingly sophisticated
-
Use as a Guide
- Results are probability-based, not definitive
- Always verify important information
- Cross-check with trusted sources
-
Cannot Detect Everything
- Human-edited AI content is very hard to catch
- Some AI content may appear human-like
- Sophisticated deepfakes may not be detected
- ✅ Use this tool as ONE factor in evaluation
- ✅ Apply critical thinking to all content
- ✅ Verify through multiple trusted sources
- ✅ Check official websites directly
- ✅ Ask experts when unsure
- ✅ Report scams to authorities
- ✅ All analysis happens locally in your browser
- ✅ No data sent to external servers
- ✅ No tracking or analytics
- ✅ No personal information collected
- ✅ Open source and transparent
- ❌ No API calls (completely free!)
- ❌ No user tracking
- ❌ No data collection
- ❌ No ads or monetization
- ❌ No third-party integrations
The extension includes built-in educational content:
- How AI generates text, images, and videos
- What to look for in each content type
- Critical thinking questions to ask
- Resources for fact-checking
- Snopes.com
- FactCheck.org
- PolitiFact.com
- Reuters Fact Check
- AP Fact Check
Elderly Users
- Protection from AI-powered scams
- Easy-to-use interface
- Educational approach
- Large, clear text
General Public
- Combat misinformation
- Verify social media content
- Check news sources
- Identify fake reviews
Educators & Parents
- Teach children about AI
- Identify homework cheating
- Media literacy tool
- Critical thinking education
Professionals
- Verify sources for research
- Check client communications
- Identify fake testimonials
- Due diligence tool
- Chrome Extension Manifest V3
- Pure JavaScript (no dependencies)
- CSS3 for accessibility
- Local processing only
- Pattern matching algorithms
- Source database lookup
- Heuristic analysis
- Educational heuristics
- ✅ Chrome 88+
- ✅ Edge 88+
- ✅ Brave (latest)
- ✅ Firefox 78+
- ✅ Opera (latest)
- Refresh the page after installing
- Check permissions - ensure the extension can access pages
- Look for errors - Open DevTools console (F12)
- Reload extension - Go to extensions page and click reload icon
- Remember limitations - Not 100% accurate
- Check multiple indicators - Don't rely on score alone
- Verify independently - Use other fact-checking methods
- Report issues - Help us improve the detection
Planned features:
- Batch analysis of multiple items
- Browser action for quick page scan
- Customizable sensitivity settings
- Export results/reports
- Integration with fact-checking APIs
- Community-reported sources
- Offline detection models
- Mobile app version
MIT License - Free to use, modify, and distribute
This tool is provided as-is for educational and protective purposes. While we strive for accuracy, no detection system is perfect. Always use critical thinking and verify important information.
Help us improve AI Content Guardian:
- Report Issues - Found a bug? Let us know!
- Suggest Features - Have an idea? Share it!
- Add Sources - Know trusted sources? Submit them!
- Improve Detection - Better algorithms? Contribute!
- Translate - Help make this accessible globally!
- Check the troubleshooting section above
- Review the educational content in the extension
- Consult fact-checking websites
If you encounter AI-powered scams:
AI technology is advancing rapidly. While AI has many beneficial uses, it can also be misused for deception.
AI Content Guardian is a small tool in the fight against AI-powered misinformation. It's not perfect, but it's:
- ✅ Free for everyone
- ✅ Easy to use
- ✅ Educational
- ✅ Privacy-focused
- ✅ Constantly improving
Remember: The best defense against deception is an informed, critical-thinking community. Use this tool, but more importantly, use your judgment.
Stay safe. Stay informed. Stay protected. 🛡️
AI Content Guardian - Protecting communities from AI misinformation, one click at a time.