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Estratégia Brasileira de Inteligência Artificial

Brazilian AI Strategy / EBIA

Strategy State lawLatin America and the Caribbean · BRadopted

The Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (EBIA) guides state actions to stimulate research, innovation, and the development of AI solutions with ethical and conscious use. It aligns with OECD principles and establishes nine thematic axes spanning legislation, governance, research, workforce, and public sector application. The strategy was instituted by ministerial ordinance and built following public consultation.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e InovaçãoGovernment (executive) · BR
Lead issuer
Legal forceAspirational
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesResearchers and academics

Public authorities, researchers, and industry actors should read this to understand Brazil's national policy framework and developmental priorities for artificial intelligence.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the strategic vision, objectives, thematic pillars, and governance framework for artificial intelligence development in Brazil. It addresses cross-cutting issues like legislation, ethics, and international aspects, alongside vertical areas such as workforce training, R&D, productive sector applications, public administration, and public safety.

What's missing

The text does not provide binding statutory enforcement mechanisms or detailed technical specifications for AI compliance.

Key takeaways
  • The Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (EBIA) aims to guide state actions for the ethical development and use of AI.
  • The strategy is founded on five OECD-endorsed principles, including inclusive growth, human-centric values, transparency, robustness, and accountability.
  • EBIA is structured around nine thematic axes split into cross-cutting foundations and vertical application areas.
  • The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (MCTI) coordinates the implementation, governance, and evaluation of the strategy.
Principles it states
Inclusive growth, sustainable development, and well-beingHuman-centered and fair valuesTransparency and explicabilityRobustness, safety, and securityAccountability
Outline
· Introdução e Base Jurídica
· Princípios e Objetivos
· Eixos Transversais e Verticais
· Governança da EBIA
Issued6 April 2021
Length2,471 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

3/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

(v) a responsabilização ou a prestação de contas (accountability)

Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

(ii) valores centrados no ser humano e na equidade

Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

(ii) valores centrados no ser humano e na equidade

Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

3/5

Protection of personal data and private life

(iv) robustez, segurança e proteção e

Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

(iii) transparência e explicabilidade

Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

1/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

caberá ao Ministério de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovações, no âmbito de suas atribuições: I - criar instâncias e práticas de governança para priorizar, implantar, monitorar e atualizar as ações estratégicas

Governança

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence national_strategy research_and_development ethics digital_transformation