In Brazil, researchers and advocacy groups are warning that artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are becoming an “excessive risk” to women and girls, amid growing cases of digitally manipulated sexual content and online gender-based violence. A technical analysis by InternetLab highlights school-related incidents where AI was used to generate non-consensual explicit images, reflecting a broader pattern of abuse intensified by social media and algorithmic tools. The report, supported by global data, suggests that the vast majority of deepfake pornography targets women, raising urgent concerns about safety, consent, and digital regulation. It urges stronger safeguards such as “safety by design,” digital literacy education, and clearer accountability for platforms and AI developers. Legal discussions in Brazil are also evolving after rulings from the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil, which increased platform responsibilities. Organizations like UN Women emphasize that such technologies risk reinforcing gender-based violence unless properly regulated and controlled.
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