The internet has made it easier than ever to share content, but it's also made plagiarism rampant on social media. While students and professionals have tools like Turnitin to check their work, ordinary social media users have no easy way to know if their casual posts might be copying others' content—whether intentionally or accidentally. This gap leaves creators unprotected and risks reputational damage for unwitting plagiarists.

How It Would Work

A browser extension could scan text as users type posts on platforms like Twitter or Facebook, comparing it against a database of public content using plagiarism detection algorithms. If similarities are found, the extension might:

• Alert the user before posting
• Suggest proper attribution
• Optionally block the post automatically

The tool could adjust its sensitivity to catch everything from exact copies to lightly paraphrased content. Unlike academic plagiarism checkers, it would be designed for social media's fast-paced, short-form environment.

Why It Matters

Content creators would gain protection against stolen work, while everyday users could avoid accidental plagiarism. Social platforms might see fewer content disputes, and educators/professionals could ensure proper crediting in work-related posts.

One way to start would be building a simple Chrome extension that checks tweets against viral posts, then expanding to other platforms. The tool could use existing plagiarism APIs initially, with options to upgrade for more advanced features like historical post scanning or creator collaboration tools.