Foundation for the Health of the Americas Real or Synthetic 2.0
SOURCE: Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF)
WASHINGTON, DC , January 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In light of the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise in threats from misinformation and scams, the Health of the Americas Foundation® (HAF ) announced the launch of Real or Synthetic 2.0 . This digital health guide is an expanded and fully updated resource designed to help people recognize, question, and respond to the growing challenge of misinformation, disinformation, and synthetic media. The resource is available in English at wait2click.org and in Spanish at antesdelclic.org
“We are thrilled to support people in taking on the Wait2Click challenge,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the HAF. “Version 2.0 reinforces our commitment to helping people strengthen their digital health by using the power of animation and storytelling to better discern what is real and what is synthetic in today’s information environment.”
The Real or Synthetic resource, developed in collaboration with The Carter Center, integrates the latest insights into artificial intelligence, algorithms, and neuroscience to explain how information influences online perception and behavior. Through interactive discussions, reflection exercises, and short videos accessible via QR codes, users explore how memory, attention, and emotion are used to shape what people believe and share.
This new version also includes updated examples, key definitions of misinformation, disinformation, and disinformation, as well as an expanded Digital Health Checklist that encourages setting limits with technology and verifying information before sharing it.
“Our collaboration with HAF represents our shared commitment to providing communities with the knowledge they need to navigate a complex digital world,” said Daniel Richardson of the Carter Center’s Digital Threats to Democracy Program. “With these tools, people can pause, reflect, and take an extra moment to protect themselves and their communities.”
To bring these lessons to life, Héctor Cantú and Carlos Castellanos, creators of the comic strip Baldo —America’s favorite family—developed engaging video segments and characters that illustrate common online situations. “We connect with a broad audience through humor and relatable stories,” said Cantú. “With Real or Synthetic 2.0, we’re bringing these lessons to everyday experiences.” Castellanos added, “We hope these animations help people slow down, think critically, and share responsibly.”
The resources, available in English at wait2click.org and in Spanish at antesdelclic.org, include QR codes that link to videos demonstrating how difficult it can be to distinguish between synthetic and real information, and why pausing for a moment before clicking makes all the difference. A facilitator’s guide, including materials for participants, is also available.
The resources available at wait2click.org and antesdelclic.org include QR codes that link to videos demonstrating how difficult it can be to distinguish between synthetic and real information, and why pausing for a moment before clicking makes all the difference. A facilitator’s guide is also available.
About the Health Foundation of the Americas®: The Health Americas Fund® (HAF) is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families throughout the Americas. HAF’s efforts build upon the expertise of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health® and its many partners. For more information, please visit www.healthyamericasfund.org
About The Carter Center: Promoting peace. Fighting disease. Building hope. A non-profit, non-governmental organization, The Carter Center has helped improve the lives of people in more than 90 countries by resolving conflicts; strengthening democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing disease; and improving mental health care. The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to promote peace and health worldwide.
About Baldo: Created by Hector Cantu and Carlos Castellanos, Baldo has appeared in hundreds of newspapers in the United States and Latin America, combining humor and perspective to explore family life, culture, and identity.
