Raphael Hernandes
@hernandesraph.bsky.social
AI Ethics researcher, journalist working on tech, AI, and data.
Ex-The Guardian, Folha de S.Paulo.
Ethics of AI MPhil at the University of Cambridge.
(Ele/dele he/him)
Ex-The Guardian, Folha de S.Paulo.
Ethics of AI MPhil at the University of Cambridge.
(Ele/dele he/him)
With @elenamorresi.bsky.social @porcelinad.bsky.social @pablogutierrez.bsky.social @lydia-rachel.bsky.social @robynvinter.bsky.social @c-aguilargarcia.bsky.social (and + that I couldn't find on Bluesky)
September 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
With @elenamorresi.bsky.social @porcelinad.bsky.social @pablogutierrez.bsky.social @lydia-rachel.bsky.social @robynvinter.bsky.social @c-aguilargarcia.bsky.social (and + that I couldn't find on Bluesky)
We have also published an explainer on our methods, including how we used artificial intelligence (a Large Language Model) to classify content.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Reading the post-riot posts: how we traced far-right radicalisation across 51,000 Facebook messages
Tracing profiles of those charged with online offences in summer 2024 helped us map a thriving social ecosystem trading far-right sentiment and political disillusionment
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We have also published an explainer on our methods, including how we used artificial intelligence (a Large Language Model) to classify content.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
This is a symptom of far-right ideas becoming mainstream in the UK.
September 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This is a symptom of far-right ideas becoming mainstream in the UK.
We analyzed thousands of posts to show how extreme anti-immigration, and often conspiratorial and even violent, thinking is gaining traction among demographics not usually associated with this kind of content online.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We analyzed thousands of posts to show how extreme anti-immigration, and often conspiratorial and even violent, thinking is gaining traction among demographics not usually associated with this kind of content online.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
I was part of a team @theguardian.com that spent much of the past year investigating a sprawling network of far-right groups on Facebook.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Far-right Facebook groups are engine of radicalisation in UK, data investigation suggests
Rioters were influenced by network that exposes hundreds of thousands of Britons to racist disinformation, Guardian research indicates
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I was part of a team @theguardian.com that spent much of the past year investigating a sprawling network of far-right groups on Facebook.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Reposted by Raphael Hernandes
@hernandesraph.bsky.social , @porcelinad.bsky.social and I spent the better part of a year watching and analysing how far right ideology is shared in open Facebook groups: here is what we found: www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int... with immense help from Pablo Gutiérrez, Garry Blight, Lydia McMullan
Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
@hernandesraph.bsky.social , @porcelinad.bsky.social and I spent the better part of a year watching and analysing how far right ideology is shared in open Facebook groups: here is what we found: www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int... with immense help from Pablo Gutiérrez, Garry Blight, Lydia McMullan
- AI will fix the NHS and solve a bunch of govt problems.
- How?
- 🤷
Idk, but it feels like we should have a clearer idea by now...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
- How?
- 🤷
Idk, but it feels like we should have a clearer idea by now...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
OpenAI signs deal with UK to find government uses for its models
Wide-ranging agreement with artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT comes after similar UK deal with Google
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
- AI will fix the NHS and solve a bunch of govt problems.
- How?
- 🤷
Idk, but it feels like we should have a clearer idea by now...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
- How?
- 🤷
Idk, but it feels like we should have a clearer idea by now...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
And here is the link to the article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
AI, journalism, and critical AI literacy: exploring journalists’ perspectives on AI and responsible reporting - AI & SOCIETY
This study explores the perspectives of media professionals on the concerns, needs, and responsibilities related to fostering AI literacy among journalists. We report on findings from two workshops wi...
link.springer.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
And here is the link to the article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
New paper out! :)
While there is some great reporting about AI out there, we know that news coverage about this topic is often far from ideal. In this study, we explore the issues journalists face when writing about AI, the tools they use, and potential solutions to improve the content produced.
While there is some great reporting about AI out there, we know that news coverage about this topic is often far from ideal. In this study, we explore the issues journalists face when writing about AI, the tools they use, and potential solutions to improve the content produced.
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New paper out! :)
While there is some great reporting about AI out there, we know that news coverage about this topic is often far from ideal. In this study, we explore the issues journalists face when writing about AI, the tools they use, and potential solutions to improve the content produced.
While there is some great reporting about AI out there, we know that news coverage about this topic is often far from ideal. In this study, we explore the issues journalists face when writing about AI, the tools they use, and potential solutions to improve the content produced.
(On a not-completely-unrelated note: feel free to DM me any tips for dealing with a receding hairline!)
June 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
(On a not-completely-unrelated note: feel free to DM me any tips for dealing with a receding hairline!)
I plan to continue exploring AI and journalism topics, as Large Language Models increasingly mediate news consumption and synthetic media threaten the information landscape. I'm weirdly glad that I’ll be stressing about this for the next couple of years.
June 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I plan to continue exploring AI and journalism topics, as Large Language Models increasingly mediate news consumption and synthetic media threaten the information landscape. I'm weirdly glad that I’ll be stressing about this for the next couple of years.
My journey at the University of Cambridge continues!
I'm excited to share that I'm heading back to school again, this time as a PhD student @camdighum.bsky.social, starting in October. My work will be supported by the generous Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarship.
I'm excited to share that I'm heading back to school again, this time as a PhD student @camdighum.bsky.social, starting in October. My work will be supported by the generous Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarship.
June 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My journey at the University of Cambridge continues!
I'm excited to share that I'm heading back to school again, this time as a PhD student @camdighum.bsky.social, starting in October. My work will be supported by the generous Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarship.
I'm excited to share that I'm heading back to school again, this time as a PhD student @camdighum.bsky.social, starting in October. My work will be supported by the generous Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarship.
Reposted by Raphael Hernandes
A new Coke ad proudly features a quote from a J.G. Ballard book, only he didn’t write the words and it’s not his book.
www.404media.co/ai-powered-c...
www.404media.co/ai-powered-c...
AI-Powered Coca-Cola Ad Celebrating Authors Gets Basic Facts Wrong
A new Coke ad proudly features a quote from a J.G. Ballard book, only he didn’t write the words and it’s not his book.
www.404media.co
May 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A new Coke ad proudly features a quote from a J.G. Ballard book, only he didn’t write the words and it’s not his book.
www.404media.co/ai-powered-c...
www.404media.co/ai-powered-c...
Either way, it skews the reading. Since we’re still accountable for the final product, in some instances, being transparent about use cases at a global level, such as a public-facing company policy, rather than flagging usage as it happens, might be preferable.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Either way, it skews the reading. Since we’re still accountable for the final product, in some instances, being transparent about use cases at a global level, such as a public-facing company policy, rather than flagging usage as it happens, might be preferable.
There’s also the issue of perception. A disclaimer like “this headline was written by AI” might be perceived in wildly different ways ---some might dismiss it as garbage, others might assume it’s better than anything a biased human could write.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There’s also the issue of perception. A disclaimer like “this headline was written by AI” might be perceived in wildly different ways ---some might dismiss it as garbage, others might assume it’s better than anything a biased human could write.
As AI becomes more pervasive and embedded in different parts of the workflow, we risk cluttering content and distracting the reader. In some cases, it might feel like disclosing that a text was written in Microsoft Word.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As AI becomes more pervasive and embedded in different parts of the workflow, we risk cluttering content and distracting the reader. In some cases, it might feel like disclosing that a text was written in Microsoft Word.
→ When we talk about AI applied to journalism, transparency is often cited as a must. I agree with that, of course. However, we also need to be strategic about how we apply it. Total transparency along with every single use sounds good in theory but can be impractical, and even counterproductive.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
→ When we talk about AI applied to journalism, transparency is often cited as a must. I agree with that, of course. However, we also need to be strategic about how we apply it. Total transparency along with every single use sounds good in theory but can be impractical, and even counterproductive.
And that is particularly hard to navigate in a world of under-resourced media where fly-by reporters end up doing a lot of this work. Still, the balance is off.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
And that is particularly hard to navigate in a world of under-resourced media where fly-by reporters end up doing a lot of this work. Still, the balance is off.
I'm under no illusion: a lot of this is awfully boring for most readers. It’s easier to get excited about the new tool than the technical and philosophical discussions around it.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I'm under no illusion: a lot of this is awfully boring for most readers. It’s easier to get excited about the new tool than the technical and philosophical discussions around it.
We need more reporting that explores tech’s impacts, limitations, and provide broader context.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We need more reporting that explores tech’s impacts, limitations, and provide broader context.
→ There’s some amazing journalism about AI out there, but overall, we’re doing a bad job. Research shows that coverage is heavily shaped by industry actors in multiple countries. The result? A lot of product launches and how-to pieces that often lack critical perspective.
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
→ There’s some amazing journalism about AI out there, but overall, we’re doing a bad job. Research shows that coverage is heavily shaped by industry actors in multiple countries. The result? A lot of product launches and how-to pieces that often lack critical perspective.
I was really proud to speak at an event by The Alan Turing Institute last week about AI and journalism.
A couple of points I made:
A couple of points I made:
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I was really proud to speak at an event by The Alan Turing Institute last week about AI and journalism.
A couple of points I made:
A couple of points I made:
Next week, I'll speak about AI and Journalism at The Alan Turing Institute! If you're interested, details below:
-> How AI is shaping journalism and journalism is shaping AI
Friday 11 April 2025, 17:00| In-person @ The Royal Institution, London
Register: www.turing.ac.uk/events/how-a...
-> How AI is shaping journalism and journalism is shaping AI
Friday 11 April 2025, 17:00| In-person @ The Royal Institution, London
Register: www.turing.ac.uk/events/how-a...
How AI is shaping journalism and journalism is shaping AI
Please note, this is an in-person event which will take place at The Royal Institution of Great Britain 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS.
www.turing.ac.uk
April 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Next week, I'll speak about AI and Journalism at The Alan Turing Institute! If you're interested, details below:
-> How AI is shaping journalism and journalism is shaping AI
Friday 11 April 2025, 17:00| In-person @ The Royal Institution, London
Register: www.turing.ac.uk/events/how-a...
-> How AI is shaping journalism and journalism is shaping AI
Friday 11 April 2025, 17:00| In-person @ The Royal Institution, London
Register: www.turing.ac.uk/events/how-a...
I have just found out that electric travel kettles exist and found it amusing.
I can understand having a small kettle, but what about the "travel" bit? Is it in case you travel somewhere where there is electricity, but no proper way to prepare tea?
I can understand having a small kettle, but what about the "travel" bit? Is it in case you travel somewhere where there is electricity, but no proper way to prepare tea?
April 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I have just found out that electric travel kettles exist and found it amusing.
I can understand having a small kettle, but what about the "travel" bit? Is it in case you travel somewhere where there is electricity, but no proper way to prepare tea?
I can understand having a small kettle, but what about the "travel" bit? Is it in case you travel somewhere where there is electricity, but no proper way to prepare tea?
Come on! Drop it already
March 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Come on! Drop it already