6 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2022–2025.
Fátima fact-checking chatbot retrained on a large language model built exclusively on the outlet's editorial corpus rather than general internet data; shift ensures answers are consistent with the newsroom's verified reporting and fact-checking standards; perceived usefulness among users increased from 39% to 75% following the retraining
AI-powered real-time fact-checking tool in testing phase; uses Escriba's live transcription to automatically match spoken statements from live streams and debates against the Aos Fatos verified fact-check database; shows reporters in real time whether a particular phrase or claim has previously been fact-checked and whether it was rated true or false; designed to accelerate live political event coverage and rapid verification
94% adequate answers, 6% insufficient responses, no factual errors reported in beta phase
FátimaGPT: 94% adequate answers; zero factual mistakes in analysis of responses
AI-powered audio and video transcription service developed by Aos Fatos; automatically transcribes recordings in Portuguese (and English and Spanish); used by journalists for fact-checking research, interview transcription and real-time live stream transcription during debates and press events; offered via paid subscription to external users with revenue supporting Aos Fatos journalism; free access program offered to journalists through Jogo Limpo (International Center for Journalists) initiative
Aos Fatos is one of 27 organizations in Brazil documented in the index, which holds 41 cases from the country. Its work spans 4 function types, including Accessibility, documented across 9 organizations worldwide.