Quispe Chequea by Ojo Publico

Media Peru Newsgathering and Fact-Checking

Quispe Chequea verifies content in Spanish and Peruvian indigenous languages like Quechua, Aymara, and Awajún. It converts fact-checked information into audio for radio dissemination across nine regions. The platform leverages large language models for analysis and Tacotron 2 for voice synthesis, allowing indigenous interpreters to create voices that deliver credible news in local languages. It's used by trained regional broadcasters to ensure factual communication for Andean and Amazonian communities.

SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

#empower Enable indigenous communities to access accurate, culturally relevant information in their native languages through radio and digital formats.

#factcheck Implement Quispe Chequea to verify public statements and viral content, ensuring data-backed accuracy.

#translate Utilize the platform's AI translation to convey messages accurately in Quechua, Aymara, and Awajún.