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Puebla deputy uses AI and aliens for legislative report
Roberto Zatarain Leal, a Morena deputy in the Puebla State Congress, has sparked controversy by delivering his second legislative report via an artificial intelligence-generated video. The production features a science fiction theme where the deputy is abducted by a spacecraft and presents his achievements to a fictional “Honorable Galactic Parliament” composed of extraterrestrial beings.
In the video, Zatarain highlights several legislative milestones, including a 100% attendance record at sessions, the approval of five initiatives, and the completion of seven community works. He also announced a forthcoming “Digital Wellbeing” tour aimed at promoting responsible technology use among children and adolescents.
The unconventional format has drawn mixed reactions on social media. While some view it as a creative way to engage younger audiences, many critics have questioned the use of public funds for such a production. Although deputies in Puebla have an authorized budget of approximately 206,000 pesos for their annual reports, Zatarain has not yet provided a specific breakdown of how much was spent on the AI video, despite claiming the technology helped reduce costs.
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Alejandro Armenta · Claudia Sheinbaum · Congress of Puebla · Morena · Puebla · Puebla Congress · Roberto Zataráin Leal
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Zatarain Leal used artificial intelligence to create a science fiction themed video for his second report. contigopuebla.mx · cincoradio.com.mx · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · quintafuerza.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 41 members of the Puebla Congress were allocated 206,547 pesos for legislative reports. contigopuebla.mx · cincoradio.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] Roberto Zatarain Leal claims 100 percent attendance at legislative sessions. contigopuebla.mx · cincoradio.com.mx · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · quintafuerza.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deputy reported the completion of seven community works. cincoradio.com.mx · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] The deputy reported the approval of five initiatives. contigopuebla.mx · cincoradio.com.mx · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx