Brazil
Brazil is advancing a comprehensive, EU-style risk-based AI bill, PL 2338/2023. The Federal Senate approved a substitute text in December 2024 and sent it to the Chamber of Deputies, where it continues through committee review. The bill would ban 'excessive risk' systems, impose duties on high-risk systems, and set civil-liability rules. Separately, existing data-protection law already gives people a right to review significant automated decisions.
Key points
- PL 2338/2023 was approved by the Federal Senate on December 10, 2024 and moved to the Chamber of Deputies.
- It mirrors the EU's risk-based structure, including prohibited and high-risk tiers.
- It has not yet been enacted as of mid-2026.
- Brazil's data-protection law (LGPD) already provides review rights for automated decisions.
Laws and instruments
AI Bill (Marco Legal da IA)
A comprehensive framework banning excessive-risk systems, imposing governance duties on high-risk systems, and establishing rights and civil liability. Under review in the Chamber of Deputies.
Timeline
- 2023PL 2338/2023 introduced.
- Dec 10, 2024Senate approves a substitute text.
- 2025-2026Chamber of Deputies review continues.
Who it applies to
As drafted, developers and deployers of AI systems offered or used in Brazil, with tiered duties by risk level.
Penalties
The bill proposes administrative penalties and a civil-liability regime; specifics depend on the final enacted text.
Common questions
Does Brazil have a comprehensive AI law?
What are the penalties for AI violations in Brazil?
Who does AI regulation in Brazil apply to?
Artificial Intelligence Regulations, "AI Regulation in Brazil," reviewed July 15, 2026, https://artificialintelligenceregulations.com/jurisdictions/brazil.html.
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