As Venezuela grapples with political turmoil and restrictions on press freedom, “Venezuela Retweets” represents a bold experiment in safeguarding journalism and ensuring the flow of information. Meanwhile, the AI anchors, The Girl and The Dude, have become popular figures in the country.

While journalists in much of the world see artificial intelligence as a threat to their livelihoods, in Venezuela – where showing your face on a news report can conceivably land you in jail – many see it more favorably;