Brazil’s Federal Senate approved a draft law that aims to establish guidelines for the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil.
On December 10th, 2024, the Federal Senate approved a draft law that aims to establish guidelines for the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil. The project, the result of more than a year and a half of discussions, now goes to the Chamber of Deputies for evaluation.
It’s well known that artificial intelligence is a technology that allows machines and computer programs to reproduce cognitive functions similar to those of a human being, covering several areas of knowledge.
Therefore, in view of the fast advances in this technology, there are major risks associated with its use, making it necessary to create a legal regulatory system to control these systems.
The legislative project creates risk categories for AI systems and defines specific rules for their use. Technologies considered high risk, such as autonomous vehicles, biometric identification and selection processes, will have greater supervision and security requirements. Systems with the potential to violate rights, such as autonomous weapons or tools that rank individuals for access to goods and services, will be banned.
The project also excludes specific activities from the regulatory scope, such as national defense systems and non-commercial private use applications, allowing for greater flexibility in restricted contexts.
The debate is expected to continue in the Chamber, subject to further debate and modifications. This regulation represents a significant step towards balancing technological innovation, security and rights in Brazil, as well as an important step for Brazil to advance on the international stage.
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Author: Isabela Nicolella Vendramelli and Cesar Peduti Filho, Peduti Advogados
Source:
https://fastcompanybrasil.com/ia/senado-aprova-marco-regulatorio-da-inteligencia-artificial-entenda/
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