Mountain View
WEKU
Venezuelan journalists use AI to avoid government scrutiny
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: For years, Venezuela has been a difficult place for journalists to operate. Broadcasters in the South American nation are heavily censored by the National Telecommunication Commission, and independent news sites are often blocked by the government. Following the nation's disputed election in July, things have become even tougher for the local press, with several reporters and photographers arrested and charged with terrorism. So to protect themselves, some journalists have turned to an unlikely ally, artificial intelligence. Manuel Rueda has the story. MANUEL RUEDA, BYLINE: These are the new voices of Venezuelan news. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
WEKU
39K+
Posts
1B+
Views
WEKU is a trusted national and regional news source serving Lexington, Kentucky and beyond. Get the full story at WEKU.org
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.