Promoting Digital Media Trust against Mis/Disinformation: a Scientific Journalism proposal

• Grant number: 25/26523-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Journalism
• Start date: January 01, 2026
• End date: December 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Computer Science - Computing Methodologies and Techniques
• Principal Investigator: Anderson de Rezende Rocha
• Grantee: Juliana de Oliveira Vicentini
• Host Institution: Instituto de Computação (IC). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Institution abroad: Instituto De Computação, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 23/12865-8 - Horus: artificial intelligence techniques to detect and forestall synthetic realities, AP.TEM

Abstract

The Horus Project (Fapesp 2023/12865-8), one of the research initiatives of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Recod.ai) of the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), aims to enhance digital media trust through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies. This proposal outlines the role of a scientific journalist in promoting the project's findings and results. By leveraging various communication strategies, including social media engagement, multimedia content creation, and collaboration with researchers, the scholarship holder will disseminate knowledge about the project's applications in combating mis/disinformation, synthetic media manipulation, and cyber threats. The proposed activities will not only raise awareness of the Horus Project but also contribute to a more informed public discourse on digital media trust, security and ethics. (AU)