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Projeto de Lei n° 2338, de 2023

Legislation State lawBRproposed

Projeto de Lei nº 2338, de 2023, establishes the legal framework for the development, promotion, and ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in Brazil, based on the centrality of the human person. It covers risk categorization, rights of affected individuals, governance measures, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory sandboxes. The bill originated in the Federal Senate, was approved with amendments, and was subsequently transmitted to the Chamber of Deputies for review.

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

Who issued it

Congresso NacionalLegislature · BR
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentLegislatorsRegulatorsCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

Legislators, legal scholars, companies, and researchers tracking the legislative progress of AI regulation in Brazil.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The text covers the legislative tracking, committee amendments, public hearings, and procedural milestones of a bill regulating artificial intelligence, detailing obligations for AI deployment, risk categorization, and rights of affected individuals.

What's missing

Specific operational text of the final enacted law, as the document tracks legislative progress rather than the final published statute.

Key takeaways
  • The bill establishes a national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence focused on human-centric principles.
  • It introduces risk-based categorization and governance requirements for AI systems.
  • The legislative process involves joint committee deliberations, public hearings, and expert consultations.
  • The bill passed the Federal Senate and was forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies for further legislative review.
Principles it states
Centralidade da pessoa humana
Outline
· Casa Iniciadora (Senado)
· Casa Revisora (Câmara)
Issued3 May 2023
Length52,559 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

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

com base na centralidade da pessoa humana

Câmara dos Deputados

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

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

N/A

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence legislation risk_management governance human_rights
Projeto de Lei n° 2338, de 2023 · CEI AI Governance Database