Brazilian AI Bill (PL 2338/2023)
Brazil's EU-style, risk-based AI bill setting rights for affected people and graduated obligations by risk tier. Approved by the Senate and now under consideration in the Chamber of Deputies.
Overview
Brazil's EU-style, risk-based AI bill setting rights for affected people and graduated obligations by risk tier. Approved by the Senate and now under consideration in the Chamber of Deputies.
Key dates
- Dec 10, 2024Approved by the Federal Senate
- Mar 17, 2025Sent to the Chamber of Deputies
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Would apply to developers, distributors and operators of AI systems affecting people in Brazil, with tiered duties by risk level.
Penalties & enforcement
Proposed fines (up to a percentage of revenue) — not yet in force.
Enforced by: Proposed coordinated oversight led by the national data protection authority (ANPD)
Whatever your exposure to Brazil PL 2338, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.