Paragraph 1: The Pope’s Unexpected Reassurance at 30,000 Feet It is not every day that a Pope steps off a papal plane and, instead of speaking about theology or diplomacy, finds himself fielding questions about the existential risks of artificial intelligence. Yet that is exactly what happened on the evening of the 28th, when Pope Leo XIV returned from a pastoral visit to France. The press conference aboard the papal aircraft had the usual rhythm of such journeys—reporters jostling for position, cameras clicking, the soft hum of the engines providing a strange soundtrack to questions about faith, politics, and the…

On September 28, 2026, Proyecto Desconfío, a civic initiative dedicated to fighting misinformation and strengthening democratic resilience, announced an open call for journalists across Argentina to apply for a new training and mentorship program titled “EN CLAVE ELECTORAL: Tools to investigate and verify information ahead of 2027.” The name itself, which translates roughly to “In Electoral Key,” signals what this project is really about: unlocking the skills that journalists will need to navigate one of the most consequential and volatile periods in modern Argentine public life. This is not a distant academic exercise or a generic media seminar. It is…