Our Sources & Methodology
Every data point on WarSignal is backed by traceable source material. Here's how we collect, validate, and publish conflict intelligence.
The Verification Pipeline
Collect
We monitor RSS feeds, wire services, OSINT channels, and partner APIs across multiple languages for initial event signals.
Cluster
Incoming articles are deduplicated using content hashing and semantic similarity. Related reports are grouped into event clusters.
Verify
Events are only upgraded to 'Corroborated' when 2+ independent sources confirm the same factual claim within a time window.
Publish
Validated events are published to the live tracker with neutral AI-assisted summaries, source attribution, and confidence indicators.
Source Credibility Tiers
T1
Tier 1 — Ground Truth
- AP, Reuters, AFP wire services
- Official government statements
- UN and ICRC field reports
- Verified satellite imagery
T2
Tier 2 — OSINT & National
- National broadcasters (BBC, Al Jazeera)
- Verified OSINT analysts
- Regional news agencies
- Academic conflict monitors
T3
Tier 3 — Algorithmic
- Social media signals (filtered)
- GDELT event detection
- Local reporter networks
- Automated anomaly detection