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Quick summary plus what's missing. Spot bias and context gaps in seconds.

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Quick Summary

Main claim and key points in one glance. No scrolling through the full article.

Spot What's Missing

See bias, missing voices, and context gaps instantly. No reading between the lines.

Optional Depth

Questions to consider if you want more context. Scroll past if you don't.

Privacy First

No tracking, no data collection. Your reading habits stay private

Multi-language

Support for English, Dutch, German, and Spanish with instant language switching

Works Everywhere

Works on Chrome, Edge, and Brave. Analyze articles on any news website with one click

Why use it

  • Skip long articles - see the key points in seconds.
  • Check the source, spot what's missing, understand why it matters.
  • Feel confident in the news you read - no buzzwords or fluff.
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How It Works

1

Install the Extension

Add Impact news-lens to your browser (Chrome, Edge, or Brave) in seconds

2

Read an Article

Browse any news website as you normally would

3

Click to Analyze

Click the extension icon to get instant critical analysis

4

Think Critically

Review questions, impact summary, and sources in the side panel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data private?

Absolutely. Impact news-lens doesn't track your browsing history, store articles you analyze, or collect any personal information. All preferences are stored locally on your device. Read the privacy policy for details.

How does the AI analysis work?

When you click analyze, the article text is sent to the AI service which generates critical questions and impact summaries. The content is processed immediately and never stored or logged.

What languages are supported?

Impact news-lens works with all browser languages. English, Dutch (Nederlands), German (Deutsch), and Spanish (Español) are directly selectable in the extension settings for the interface language.

Does it work on all websites?

Yes! Impact news-lens works on any website containing news articles. Simply navigate to an article and click the extension icon.

What happens after 50 free analyses?

Your counter resets automatically each month, giving you 50 new analyses to use. This is free for consumers forever. For businesses, I will charge a fee later. This is the business model.

How does the tool determine bias, intent, or context gaps?

The tool reads articles like a critical editor would. It identifies bias by spotting one-sided language or missing perspectives (e.g., "Why weren't opposing experts consulted?"). It detects intent by analyzing how information is framed and emphasized (e.g., "Does this focus on outrage rather than solutions?"). It finds context gaps by noting what's left unsaid - missing data, ignored stakeholders, or incomplete timelines (e.g., "What happened before this incident?" or "How does this compare to similar cases?"). The AI generates questions that help you spot what the article overlooked.