New rules for the use of social media and AI in Brazil
Starting in 2026, Brazil will raise the minimum age for using messaging apps and social media, as well as implement new guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI). Messaging apps will be recommended for users aged 12 and older, while social media use will be restricted to those aged 16 and older. The age rating for AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, has been reduced to 13 years, following an evaluation by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP).
These changes accompany the entry into force of the Digital ECA (Statute of Children and Adolescents), sanctioned in September, which obliges digital platforms to adopt extra layers of security to protect children and adolescents. From November 17, 2025, the new rules for age rating will come into effect, and on March 17, 2026, the rules for interactivity will come into force, including age verification of users to prevent inappropriate interactions.
Brazil strengthens technological innovation in agribusiness in Europe.
At Agritechnica 2025, Europe's largest agricultural technology fair held in Hanover, Germany, Brazil will be represented by nine Brazilian companies showcasing innovative solutions for agribusiness. The event, which takes place from November 9th to 15th, expects to receive more than 430,000 visitors from approximately 130 countries.
Brazilian companies are showcasing more than five agricultural machines and implements, including planters, harvesters, sprayers with selective spraying technology, and harvesting platforms. This participation is organized by the Brazil Machinery Solutions (BMS) Program, a partnership between ABIMAQ and ApexBrasil, which aims to strengthen Brazil's image as a global supplier of cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Technological innovation at the service of the environment.
In an interview during COP30, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luciana Santos, highlighted that innovation and technology are essential for the decarbonization and sustainability agenda in Brazil. She emphasized the role of science and technology in the bioeconomy, in the decarbonization of industry, and in agriculture, sectors that are fundamental for the country's sustainable development.
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