Young adults, in particular, tend to disengage from debates that prioritize rhetorical theatrics over meaningful policy discussions. But political debates are a cornerstone of democratic engagement. Yet research has shown that they often fail to provide clear, substantive information to viewers.

The AIModerator addresses these issues by overlaying a dynamic, touch-based interface onto live debate videos, offering the following features:

• Fact Checker verifies statements in real time, providing users with evidence-based assessments of candidates’ claims.
• Stance Checker contrasts the positions of different candidates, helping viewers understand their perspectives on key issues.
• Platform Checker relates debate topics to official party policies, placing individual statements in a broader political context.
• More Information offers additional background on ambiguous terms, acronyms, or references mentioned in the debate.
• Explore Topic allows users to delve deeper into related subjects based on the ongoing discussion.
• Opinion Poll lets users compare their viewpoints with the broader audience and political landscape.
• React provides a simple way for users to express their opinions on candidates’ statements through emoji-based feedback.

Through advanced natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques, AiModerator synchronizes with debate content in real time, allowing users to fact-check statements, explore candidate positions, and gain deeper insights without interrupting their viewing experience.