🗳️ Vote-first debates, visible to everyone

Every debate follows the same flow so you can act fast:

• Headline + hero image: A quick snapshot of the issue.
• Civic Pulse card: Two or three key tensions prepared by AI to help you think.
• Vote buttons first: 👍 Approve or 👎 Reject before reading anything else.
• Trending sidebar: Fresh debates from your country plus the hottest global topics.

⚡ Voting is instant—no account needed

1. Tap 👍 or 👎. Anonymous votes count at 0.25× strength.
2. See results update in real time with a live approve/reject bar.
3. Register free anytime—your votes immediately jump to full 4× weight.

Behind the scenes we combine IP, cookie, and device fingerprint to keep duplicate anonymous votes out while respecting privacy.

😊 React, share, and keep the debate moving

• Emoji reactions: Swap long comment threads for quick feelings—😡 🤔 👏 😢 😂 😱.
• Share tools: One tap to post to X, Facebook, Reddit, or copy the link.
• Post-vote nudge: Anonymous voters get a friendly prompt to register and multiply their impact.

✅ Automatic AI fact-checking

Curio.chat reviews each debate shortly after it goes live:

1. Extracts the factual claims.
2. Searches trusted sources (.gov, .edu, major media, encyclopedias).
3. Publishes a verdict badge (Verified, Disputed, Partially True, or Unverifiable) with a confidence score.

Use the verdict as a shortcut to credible reporting, then decide how you vote.

🚀 Submit topics and grow the community

• Registered members can pitch new debates from the Submit Topic page—AI helps polish the presentation.
• HeatDetector, our news pipeline, also adds timely debates each day so there is always fresh material.
• Every topic flows into the same vote-first layout, fact-check pipeline, and trending rankings.

🌟 Why create an account?

• Your votes count 4× more instantly.
• Unlock topic submission and advanced stats.
• Customize your participation country and notification settings.

Registration takes under a minute—email, username, and password. We never sell your data.

FAQ

Do anonymous votes really count?

Yes—every anonymous vote is included at 0.25× weight. Register to upgrade them to full strength.

Can I see debates from other countries?

Absolutely. Use the country switcher in the header to browse Panama, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and more.

How often are fact-checks updated?

AI fact-checking runs soon after publication and refreshes if major new info surfaces.