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Can AI replace expert sources? A Brazilian media scandal pushes journalism into new ethical territory

A story labeled as AI-assisted but filled with AI-Generated experts sparked backlash in Brazil, raising questions about the role of human expertise in journalism and the ethical limits of the technology.

The World Cup's betting boom gets plenty of coverage. Its costs don't.

Latin American news organizations have enthusiastically covered the industry's rapid growth. Much less attention has gone to its potential consequences for mental and public health.

World Cup coverage, brought to you by one of Brazil’s biggest influencers

Virginia Fonseca’s debut on TV Globo is the latest sign of a media shift that critics say is blurring the line between journalism and entertainment.

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News outlets are losing trust, but brands remain strong

Global measurements of trust in the news hit their lowest levels since 2015, with Latin American countries experiencing some of the sharpest declines, according to the latest Digital News Report from the Reuters Institute.

As Brazilian media embrace prediction markets, experts warn of election distortion

News outlets are citing unregulated betting platforms alongside survey-based polls. Critics say the markets are easily manipulated and do not reliably reflect voter sentiment.

News hype around an experimental drug in Brazil revives familiar fears

As coverage of a potential spinal cord treatment draws massive interest, science journalists are warning against media excitement outpacing early clinical reality.

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After family killing, attention turns to media’s treatment of survivor

After police say a man killed his two children and himself, some Brazilian outlets focused on unproven claims about the mother — raising questions about gender bias, online abuse and whether courts should order content removed.