Brazil AI Bill (PL 2338/2023)
Brazil
Proposed (in legislative process)
brazilsouth-americacomprehensiveproposedrisk-basedeu-inspired
Overview
| Jurisdiction | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Status | Proposed (in legislative process) |
| Signed Date | N/A |
| Effective Date | N/A — Under Senate consideration |
| Enforcement Body | Proposed: National AI Authority (Autoridade Nacional de IA) |
| Affected Entities | AI developers and deployers operating in Brazil |
Scope
Comprehensive AI regulation bill modeled on EU AI Act. Risk-based tiers, rights for affected individuals, AI development obligations, and establishment of a national AI authority.
Key Requirements
- Risk assessment and classification of AI systems
- Transparency and right to explanation for affected individuals
- Human oversight for high-risk AI
- Algorithmic impact assessments
- Data governance and quality standards
- Establishment of National AI Authority
- Prohibition of certain AI practices (social scoring, subliminal manipulation)
Penalties
Proposed: up to BRL 50M (approximately $10M) or 2% of Brazilian revenue for serious violations.