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Journalists in Mexican state of San Luis Potosí jailed, indicted over AI-related charges

Guadalajara, May 25, 2026—Authorities in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí should immediately release journalists Eréndira Reyes and daughter Alejandra Hermosillo, and drop all criminal charges against them over the alleged illegal use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Two reporters, asking to remain anonymous for safety reasons, alerted…

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