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As plataformas digitais fazem parte do nosso dia a dia, mas quais são os desafios para a proteção dos direitos humanos nesse ambiente?...

The Federal Supreme Court (STF) is preparing for a historical judgment on 27 November 2024, which will decide Brazil's future of freedom of expression. Extraordinary appeal 1.037.396 (topic 987 of general repercussion) discusses the constitutionality of Article 19 of the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet, which establishes that digital platforms can only be held responsible for user content by a court decision...

Members are hereby summoned to an Ordinary General Meeting in compliance with articles 12, 18, and 31 of the Bylaws.
The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet.

In an article published in Conjur, Gustavo Borges, Executive Director of LabSul, explores the implications of the suspension by the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) of the use of personal data by Meta for artificial intelligence training. Borges analyzes how the decision aims to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), protecting individuals against the misuse of their information. He highlights the importance of data processing practices that respect human rights and avoid perpetuating prejudice and discrimination...

In June 2024, the UN presented the Global Principles for Information Integrity, emphasizing the need for unprecedented collaboration between governments, technology companies, the media, and advertisers on a global scale to combat disinformation and hate speech amplified by artificial intelligence. Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the need to create a safe information environment that respects human rights...

LabSul participated, through its executive director, in the meetings and preparation of two collaborative reports published by the World Economic Forum: 📍 "Metaverse Identity: Defining the Self in a Blended Reality"Report: https://lnkd.in/eZgjrQjX 📍 "Navigating the...

LABSUL participated in the publication of an article entitled "Political violence and gender disinformation in Brazil" on the United Nations Brazil website. Gustavo Borges published the article in partnership with Paula Tavares, a Global Fellow at the Brazil Institute...

A Call for Contributions was opened to inform the report of the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism in online hate speech to the 78th session of the General Assembly to prepare her report to the 78th session of the General Assembly...

A member of LABSUL participated in the Task Force of the National Council of Justice for a technical visit in Boa Vista, between March 1st and 3rd, 2023, to the State of Roraima, together with Counselor Mário Goulart Maia and Federal Judges, to assist the indigenous...

Streaming and Video on Demand (VOD) have become essential parts of people's daily lives. They offer practical and personalized access to a wide range of content, such as films, series, music, podcasts, games, and live broadcasts. Their convenience and diversity have transformed entertainment, culture, and the economy in many countries...

In a recent article by the Wilson Center, Gustavo Borges, Executive Director of LabSul, analyzes the Brazilian judiciary's actions to combat disinformation in the 2024 municipal elections. Borges highlights the importance of tools that can monitor and contain the circulation of fake news, considering its direct impact on democracy...

In the article “Age verification on platforms: a safeguard under construction,” published in Migalhas, LabSul's Executive Director Gustavo Borges analyzes the challenges and needs of age verification on digital platforms. He highlights how this measure is crucial to protecting children and adolescents from the risks of online exposure and inappropriate content, stressing that implementing these policies is an ongoing construction...

In his new article published on the Migalhas website, Gustavo Borges, executive director of LabSul, addresses the urgent need to protect human rights in the digital environment. Entitled "Digital Human Rights: The Future is Now," the article discusses how rapid technological innovations, especially in artificial intelligence, require adaptations in legislation and public policies...

In June 2024, as part of the ongoing work of the governance track of the World Economic Forum's Defining and Building the Metaverse Initiative, a briefing paper was produced outlining the unique cybersecurity challenges associated with the metaverse and the next phase of the Internet...

LabSul sent contributions to the Call to inform the report of the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism in online hate speech to the 78th session of the General Assembly to prepare her report to the 78th session of the General Assembly...

Gustavo Borges e Felipe Prestes* Hyperconnectivity has created onlife experiences where online and offline experiences are indistinguishable. This represents a fundamental change for democracy, which needs to adapt to this new reality. In the context of information...

Members of LabSul participated in the construction of the Amazonas State Public Defender's Office's State Policy for Attention to Homeless People and their Intersectionalities...

LABSUL participates as an Expert Advisor to the Global Coalition for Digital Security at the World Economic Forum through researcher Gustavo Silveira Borges, a public-private platform for global cooperation with various stakeholders to develop innovations and promote...

Gustavo Borges' article analyzes the STF's judgment of extraordinary appeal 1.037.396, which addresses the constitutionality of Article 19 of the Marco Civil da Internet. The text highlights how Justice Luís Roberto Barroso's vote proposes a model of responsibility that seeks to balance freedom of expression...

The Federal Supreme Court (STF) is ahead of a crucial decision involving freedom of expression and the limits of online speech in Brazil. Gustavo Borges' article explores how the judgment could set new guidelines on digital platforms' liability in cases of fake news and hate speech. The decision is vital for balancing the protection of fundamental rights and security in the digital environment...

The article "Oversight Board and its Legitimacy: Genesis of Self-Regulation from Roman Jurisdiction," published in "Pensar - Revista de Ciências Jurídicas," created by the Center for Legal Sciences at the University of Fortaleza (A3), offers a detailed analysis of the origin and legitimacy of self-regulation on digital platforms, inspired by the legal traditions of Ancient Rome. Gustavo Borges, Executive Director of LabSul, contributed significantly to this scientific article, bringing his vision of how modern self-regulatory practices, such as Facebook's Oversight Board, can be guided by ancient principles to promote a more ethical and fair digital environment...

Gustavo Borges, Executive Director of LabSul, has published an article on the Jota.info website about the regulatory agenda for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Latin America. The article highlights the Regional Summit of Latin American Parliamentarians, held in Argentina, where senators and deputies discussed the regulation of AI, the promotion of responsible innovation, and the protection of human rights. Borges emphasizes the importance of adequate regulatory frameworks and collaboration between governments, the private sector, and civil society to address AI's ethical, legal, and social challenges...

This notice summons members to the Ordinary General Meeting, which will be held virtually via Google Meet in compliance with articles 12 and 18 of the Bylaws.
Subject: Accountability...

On March 1, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) published 12 electoral resolutions amending Resolution 23.610/2019, reported by Vice-President Justice Cármen Lúcia, establishing the guidelines for the 2024 municipal elections. These changes were made, as provided for...

Participation in the Global Coalition for Digital Security at the World Economic Forum LABSUL participates as an Expert Advisor to the Global Coalition for Digital Security at the World Economic Forum, through researcher Gustavo Silveira Borges, which is a...

LABSUL participates as an Expert Advisor to the Global Coalition for Digital Security at the World Economic Forum through researcher Gustavo Silveira Borges, a public-private platform for global cooperation with various stakeholders to develop innovations and promote...