Perfiles y necesidades formativas de los fact-checkers de la Península Ibérica: impacto de la IA

Javier Cantón-Correa; Andrés Montoro-Montarroso; Juan Gómez-Romero; Miguel Molina-Solana

doi:10.31921/doxacom.n40a2725

Authors

Javier Cantón-Correa University of Granada, Spain / International University of La Rioja, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8466-1679
Andrés Montoro-Montarroso University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1893-3346
Juan Gómez-Romero University of Granada, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0439-3692
Miguel Molina-Solana University of Granada, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5688-2039

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31921/doxacom.n40a2725

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, fact-checking, disinformation, digital media, Iberian Peninsula, Spain, Portugal

Abstract

This article analyses the needs and challenges of fact-checkers in the Iberian Peninsula, in the framework of the IBERIFIER project. This study focuses on the identification and evaluation of technological tools based on artificial intelligence (AI) used in the fight against disinformation in Spain and Portugal. It highlights verifier profiles, current tools and workflows, as well as specific training needs. Preliminary observations of the work dynamics in four verification newsrooms in Spain are included, highlighting organizational and methodological differences between entities. In addition, the limitations and opportunities of implementing AI solutions in this field are addressed. The results show that, although various technological tools are available, their efficiency and effectiveness depend mostly on the integration of the human factor in the verification process. Finally, guidelines and best practices are proposed to improve fact-checking using advanced technologies, underlining the importance of continuous training and collaboration between different actors to effectively address disinformation.

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Author Biographies

Javier Cantón-Correa, University of Granada, Spain / International University of La Rioja, Spain

Associate researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the UGR and is a lecturer at UNIR, UOC and UI1. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences, a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Social Problems and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Audiovisual Communication. He is an expert in social networks, data analysis and visualisation. He has been a journalist at RTVE.es. He currently works on disinformation and AI. Accredited as a Professor and Professor of Private University. One sexennium of recognised research. He is currently a member of the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and an associate researcher at the Centre for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC-UGR).
Andrés Montoro-Montarroso, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Researcher and lecturer in the Department of Information Technologies and Systems at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) attached to the ITSI - Institute of Information Technologies and Systems. He works on new methods and techniques for Computing with Words and Approximate Reasoning in Big Data environments in SAFER and APIA projects. Previously, he was a researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Granada (Spain), working on different projects of Artificial Intelligence applied to the prevention and detection of disinformation (IBERIFIER, XAI-disinfodemics, and U-MIND).
Juan Gómez-Romero, University of Granada, Spain

Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Granada, Spain. Previously, he was a Lecturer and Researcher at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain. His research focuses on applied artificial intelligence, with applications in various fields such as disinformation characterization and intelligent cyberphysical systems. Professor Gómez-Romero has contributed to numerous academic publications and is actively involved in projects related to the development of AI-based solutions for media content analysis and data extraction, particularly XAI-DISINFODEMICS and IBERIFIER Plus. He is currently a member of the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and an associate researcher at the Centre for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC-UGR).
Miguel Molina-Solana, University of Granada, Spain

Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Science and AI, Universidad de Granada. He was also a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Data Science Institute, Imperial College London. His research experience comprises work in Machine Learning and Knowledge representation and applied Artificial Intelligence to diverse domains such as Energy and Disinformation. He is currently a member of the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and an associate researcher at the Centre for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC-UGR).

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