{"id":1024,"date":"2025-11-12T07:18:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulseq.com.br\/brasil-eleva-idade-para-uso-de-redes-sociais-e-ia\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T03:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:47:46","slug":"brazil-raises-the-age-for-using-social-media-and-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulseq.com.br\/en\/brazil-raises-the-age-for-using-social-media-and-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazil raises the age for using social media and AI."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brazil adjusts rules for the use of social media and artificial intelligence.<\/h2>\n

Brazil will raise the minimum age for using social media and artificial intelligence (AI) applications starting in 2026, according to a new regulation that will be sent to civil society organizations and companies in the sector this week. The measure stipulates that messaging apps will be recommended for those over 12 years old, social media for those over 16 years old, and AI chatbots for those over 14 years old.<\/p>\n

Impacts and obligations for companies<\/h3>\n

The new regulatory framework, known as the Digital ECA, imposes on app stores and operating systems, such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, the responsibility of verifying users' ages. Furthermore, any digital service provider will be obligated to prevent children and adolescents from accessing inappropriate content, encompassing everything from social networks like Meta and TikTok to e-commerce sites, adult content, and betting sites.<\/p>\n

Market context and reactions<\/h3>\n

The Brazilian technology sector is closely monitoring developments in this regulation, which could directly impact the operation of major digital platforms in the country. The requirement for age restrictions and content limitations may alter how these companies offer their services and handle data protection and the privacy of young users.<\/p>\n

Other relevant news of the week<\/h3>\n
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  • Meta announced it will expand data collection to improve its AI systems, sparking debate about privacy.<\/li>\n
  • Apple criticized the European Union's proposal to open up app stores, arguing that it could increase fraud.<\/li>\n
  • In the agricultural technology sector, nine Brazilian companies are participating in Agritechnica 2025, the largest trade fair in the sector in Europe, presenting solutions with artificial intelligence that reduce herbicide use by up to 95%.<\/li>\n
  • The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation announced investments of R$200 million for research in AI, data science and innovation in Brazil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What changes for users?<\/h3>\n

    With the increase in the recommended age for using social media and AI, greater protection is expected for children and adolescents against inappropriate content and risks associated with the early use of these technologies. The measure also reinforces the responsibility of companies to ensure safer digital environments.<\/p>\n

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