João Pedro Alves Roma Baptista

João Pedro Alves Roma Baptista is a Researcher at CICANT (Research Center for Applied Communication, Culture and New Technologies), focusing on contemporary issues in communication and media. His work spans political communication, disinformation, and the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on journalism.

His research interests include Political Communication, Social Media Studies, Disinformation, Journalism, Political Psychology, Narrative Analysis, and AI in Media. He has a strong focus on the Iberian context, particularly Portugal and Spain, examining how digital platforms shape political narratives and news consumption.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a trend toward analyzing the role of AI, especially ChatGPT, in news production and consumption, alongside studies on populism and social media virality in political movements like Chega (Portugal) and VOX (Spain). His work often employs comparative methods between Portuguese and Spanish contexts.

Baptista is affiliated with CICANT, a prominent research center that fosters interdisciplinary work in communication, culture, and new technologies. His research contributes to understanding democratic resilience in the face of digital disinformation and AI-driven media transformations.