To protect the mental health of human fact-checkers, advanced newsrooms are exploring AI-driven digital shields. Before a human ever clicks play, artificial intelligence can automatically blur graphic violence, mute distressing audio, and categorize the severity of the UGC.

The Bharat Media Association strongly advocates for investing in these preventative technologies. By utilizing AI to absorb the initial visual shock of raw footage, media organizations can significantly reduce the cumulative psychological trauma inflicted on their indispensable digital verification teams.