At the GlobalFact summit, Jaime Abello emphasized that the essence of journalism remains the tension between power and independence. Despite the increasing authority of Big Tech and authoritarian regimes, journalism must adapt to these challenges. Abello noted that technology has transformed from a neutral tool to a source of power, aligning with particular agendas. Despite the obstacles mentioned by panelists like Laura Zommer and Patrícia Campos Mello, they rallied fact-checkers to persist, as their role remains essential in countering misinformation and defending independent journalism.
"It's between power and independent journalism. And technology that was once a tool, is today a new source of power, because the authors of technology have become a strong power, and they have a new agenda."
"Technology has decided to stop being perceived as impartial. Despite the challenges they discussed, the panelists encouraged fact-checkers to continue their work."
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