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Raphael Hernandes

@hernandesraph.bsky.social

Researcher, journalist working on tech, AI, and data. PhD @ University of Cambridge Ex-Guardian, Folha de S.Paulo (Ele/dele he/him)

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Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I was interviewed for the University of Cambridge (@cam.ac.uk) website! :) We discussed the European Press Prize nomination, my life in Cambridge, and my current PhD research. (There are also some pictures of me, which is kind of a rare thing to find) www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambrid...

The researcher analysing far-right rhetoric on Facebook

Raphael Hernandes, a PhD student at Cambridge Digital Humanities and Selwyn College, is a researcher and data journalist specialising in AI, journalism, and society.

cam.ac.uk

University of Cambridge@cam.ac.uk · 4mo ago

Congratulations to @hernandesraph.bsky.social, a Cambridge PhD student nominated today for the European Press Prize 🏆 Raphael is a PhD student at @camdighum.bsky.social and @selwyn1882.bsky.social and is a data journalist specialising in AI, journalism and society. www.cam.ac.uk/stories/this...

The researcher analysing far-right rhetoric on Facebook

Raphael Hernandes, a PhD student at Cambridge Digital Humanities and Selwyn College, is a researcher and data journalist specialising in AI, journalism, and society.

cam.ac.uk

Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In the past few years, both as a data journalist and a researcher studying online platforms, I've watched the data disappear. APIs paywalled, transparency tools discontinued, access requests denied without explanation.

Hand holding a printed copy of the "Data Not Found: Social Media Data Transparency for Information Integrity" report, a purple booklet dated April 2026, at its launch event.
Elena Morresi@elenamorresi.bsky.social · 10mo ago

@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

theguardian.com

Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

Screenshot of an academic article titled "AI, journalism, and critical AI literacy: exploring journalists’ perspectives on AI and responsible reporting" by Tomasz Hollanek, Dorian Peters, Eleanor Drage, and Raphael Hernandes, published in AI & Society. The abstract summarizes findings from workshops with journalists and experts, discussing AI literacy needs and proposing educational resources. Keywords include AI, journalism, and AI ethics.
Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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.

turing.ac.uk

Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · last yr.

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?

Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · last yr.

I was really glad to host a panel at the Oxford China Forum on AI, mental health, and companionship. Exciting topic, in an area with a lot of potential and a lot of concerns ---personally, I'm on the fence about a lot of this stuff and enjoy hearing about it.

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Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · 2y ago

In the past few months, at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (University of Cambridge), I helped update the AI and Responsible Journalism Toolkit that was released earlier this week. @cfi-cambridge.bsky.social www.desirableai.com/journalism-t...

AI & Responsible Journalism Toolkit | Responsible Reporting & Ethical AI Insights — Desirable AI

Explore the AI and Responsible Journalism Toolkit, a comprehensive resource hub for journalists. Developed at the University of Cambridge, it empowers communicators to responsibly discuss AI’s risks a...

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Raphael Hernandes@hernandesraph.bsky.social · 2y ago

My first story for The Guardian is out! We analyzed the donations of tech-related billionaires and millionaires to the US campaign. It was a lot of money from a sector that used to keep some distance from politics. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

Tech poured $394.1m into US election as Musk and crypto giving boomed

FEC filings offer only a glimpse of the money tech is pouring into Washington as it seeks to influence government

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