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Fighting Misinformation and the AI Tricks

In Episode 5 of Politics con Acento, we speak with Roberta Braga, Founder and Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA), about how technology is reshaping the way people, especially Latinos, consume information online.

The conversation explores the dual role of digital tools like ChatGPT, which are widely used to summarize content from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While these tools can be powerful, Braga warns they can also “hallucinate”, fabricating information that users may take as truth.

Her message is clear: verify before you believe. From misinformation to AI-generated narratives, this episode opens a crucial conversation about how digital democracy is evolving, and what it means for the future of our communities.