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El Comercio

4 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2024–2025.

PeruLatin America & CaribbeanLocal / IndependentNational
Cases
4
Active since
2024
Peak stage
3
Controversies
0

Where the AI sits

Editorial Production4

AI implementations

2025

Inside the automation behind El Comercio's election guides for Peru

Two interactive election guides published analysing 36 presidential candidates' profiles and government proposals

Research & Investigation1 – Access3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: CustomSource ↗
2025

#SinfiltrosEnElPoder

AI agent workflow (n8n) that automatically cross-references public datasets on political candidates, mapping connections and flagging anomalies; reduced investigation time from weeks to days""

Research & Investigation3 – Proficiency3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: n8n / AI agentsSource ↗
2025

Speed-to-learn partnership with Perplexity AI: El Comercio gains access to AI tools, design…

Speed-to-learn partnership with Perplexity AI: El Comercio gains access to AI tools, design support and training in exchange for content access rather than direct financial payment; outlet views early adoption experience as strategic advantage amid fast-moving AI landscape and limited negotiating leverage with tech giants""

Editorial Workflow & Writing Assistance2 – Adoption3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: Perplexity AISource ↗
2024

Runway AI used for video-to-video conversion

Transforming filmed scenes with real actors into animated versions for web series "Cuenta la historia"

Multimedia & Visual Production3 – Proficiency3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: Runway (AI video generation)Source ↗

Context

El Comercio is one of 7 organizations in Peru documented in the index, which holds 12 cases from the country. Its work spans 3 function types, including Editorial Workflow & Writing Assistance, documented across 283 organizations worldwide.

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