Africa Bias Buster - Frequently asked questions

The Africa Bias Buster is for anyone who tells stories about Africa—journalists, content creators, bloggers, social media influencers, and educators. Whether you’re writing a news article, a social media post, or an academic piece, the tool can help ensure your content is a nuanced and accurate representation of Africa’s diverse realities.

The Africa Bias Buster is available on the Africa No Filter website. You can access it directly from the homepage at the top right or at the bottom of the page above the contact us button.

You can use the Africa Bias Buster to analyse a wide range of content, including short texts like tweets and captions, as well as longer articles and stories as long as they’re uploaded in DOCX, PDF and TXT formats.

The bias score is calculated based on the presence of certain keywords, phrases, and framing that are commonly associated with stereotypes or biased narratives about Africa. The tool also considers context and the overall tone of the writing. The score helps you understand the extent of bias in your text.

The Africa Bias Buster cannot rewrite your content; however, it shows recommendations for improvement. You can thereafter edit your content and reupload it by clicking ‘try again’. This approach ensures that you learn from the process and become better equipped to write without bias in the future.

The function that retains your history will be introduced in the future and will allow you to track your progress.

Yes, the Africa Bias Buster is fully mobile-responsive, meaning you can use it on your smartphone or tablet just as easily as on a desktop or laptop.

The Africa Bias Buster is currently offered as a free resource by Africa No Filter to support ethical storytelling and to help shift harmful narratives about Africa.

Yes, your data is secure. The Africa Bias Buster is built with strong data protection measures to ensure that your writing and personal information are kept safe. Africa No Filter is committed to user privacy and adheres to strict data security standards. Your data will not be shared or used for any purpose other than improving your storytelling through the tool. You can access our privacy policy here.

Currently the tool supports content in English.

No, the Africa Bias Buster is not the same as ChatGPT. While both are AI tools, ChatGPT is a general-purpose language model for various tasks. This tool, however, is specifically designed to detect and correct bias in stories about Africa, providing targeted feedback and recommendations to promote ethical storytelling.

The Africa Bias Buster is a tool designed to guide and educate, but it may not always be perfect. If you disagree with the recommendations or bias score, you’re encouraged to use your own judgment and consider the tool as a resource for reflection and learning rather than a definitive authority.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improving the Africa Bias Buster, you can email us at info@africanofilter.org or contact the Africa No Filter support team through the contact form on the website. We value your feedback and strive to continuously improve the tool.