Law, AI and robotics: Brazil country report (SIENNA project)

This report analyses the Brazilian regulatory framework for robotics and AI. The regulatory framework examined in this report consists of legislation enacted by the Brazilian government, Bills for the creation of new legislation, and recommendations issued by non-governmental bodies. The report also examines “Resolutions” issued by regulatory bodies that do not have legislative power, but whose decisions are binding within a specific area. The report focuses on three specific regulatory bodies, i.e., the Federal Medical Council, or CFM (Conselho Federal de Medicina); the Brazilian National Traffic Council (Port.: Conselho Nacional de Trânsito, or CONTRAN); and Order of Attorneys of Brazil (Port: Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, OAB). It examines the legal issues pertaining to AI and robotics. For AI: (i) algorithmic bias and discrimination (including automated decision-making systems), and (ii) intellectual property issues related to works created by AI. For robotics, (i) creation of a specific legal status for robots and (ii) safety and civil liability issues: who is liable for damage caused by robots. The report also includes a brief analysis of gaps and challenges.