ClearSignal is an AI-powered news analysis and aggregation platform. We do not produce original journalism. We aggregate publicly available articles from RSS feeds and apply algorithmic analysis to generate summaries, bias scores, and narrative pattern detection. All scores and analysis represent the output of an automated algorithmic system, presented as analytical assessments — not as statements of fact about any outlet, journalist, or organization.
The Narrative Coherence Index (NCI) is an algorithmic pattern-detection system. NCI scores do not constitute accusations of wrongdoing, deliberate manipulation, or illegal activity. A high NCI score indicates that our model detected patterns associated with coordinated narrative behavior. It does not prove that coordination occurred or was intentional. NCI scores are presented as the output of ClearSignal's analytical model — not as editorial verdicts.
Political lean, embellishment, sensationalism, and loaded language scores are generated automatically by an AI language model. These scores reflect patterns in writing style, word choice, and source selection — not the political positions of any outlet or journalist, and not a judgment about the accuracy of the underlying facts. Scores are applied consistently using the same methodology across all outlets. No scores are manually adjusted.
4. Federal Legal Protections
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230): ClearSignal operates as an interactive computer service that publishes third-party content. We are not liable for content originating from third-party news sources. First Amendment: ClearSignal's analysis, scoring, and commentary constitutes protected expression under the First Amendment. Opinion Doctrine: All NCI scores and bias ratings are clearly presented as algorithmic model outputs representing opinion and analysis rather than statements of fact, receiving strong First Amendment protection under Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co. (1990) and its progeny.
5. Georgia State Law Protections
Georgia Defamation Law (O.C.G.A. § 51-5-1 et seq.): Georgia law requires that a defamatory statement be a false statement of fact — not opinion. ClearSignal's scores are clearly labeled as algorithmic assessments and opinion-based analysis. Georgia Anti-SLAPP Statute (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-11.1): ClearSignal's analysis of news media is protected activity under this statute. Any party filing a meritless lawsuit may be subject to attorney fee awards. Fair Comment Privilege: Georgia recognizes the fair comment privilege for statements of opinion on matters of public interest, including commentary on the conduct of news organizations.
6. Copyright and Fair Use
ClearSignal does not reproduce full articles. We display titles, brief descriptions from RSS feeds, and AI-generated summaries written in our own words. Links to original articles are always provided. Our use of publicly available RSS feed data for commentary, criticism, and news analysis is protected under the fair use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107).
What we collect: anonymous page view data via Plausible Analytics (no cookies, no personal identifiers, no cross-site tracking), and email addresses for newsletter subscribers only. What we never do: sell, share, rent, or trade any user data; use emails for advertising targeting; build behavioral profiles; use tracking pixels in emails. Your rights: email press@clearsignal.news to delete all data associated with your email within 48 hours. Third-party processors: Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), Anthropic (AI analysis of article text only — no user data transmitted).
AI Analysis: performed by Anthropic's Claude AI using a structured prompt that generates summaries, key claims, missing context, and all scores. The prompt instructs the model to be non-partisan and base scores on language patterns. Bias Scoring: political lean scored -10 to +10 based on word choice, framing, and source citation patterns. NCI Scoring: six indicators weighted as follows — Narrative Repetition (25%), Publication Spike (20%), Emotional Amplification (20%), Source Obscurity (15%), Keyword Saturation (10%), Missing Counter-Narrative (10%). Score Disputes: contact press@clearsignal.news with the article URL and reasoning.
For legal inquiries, score disputes, data deletion requests, or press contact: press@clearsignal.news