Recently, Meta announced on its WhatsApp channel that its AI chatbot Meta AI has officially launched in six new countries, including Brazil, the UK, the Philippines, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Paraguay. This marks a further internationalization of Meta AI, aiming to provide a smarter interaction experience for users worldwide. Meta also revealed that, in addition to these six countries, the company plans to gradually roll out Meta AI to more countries in the future, particularly in the Middle East. With this expansion,

Meta Platforms has begun to provide detailed explanations to Brazilian users about how their personal data will be used for training generative artificial intelligence (AI) in compliance with the requirements of the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD). The company offers users the option to decide whether to allow the use of their data. Starting this Tuesday, users will receive related information via email and social media notifications. The ANPD had previously suspended Meta's new privacy policy due to concerns about the use of data for AI training, but the policy was reinstated after Meta agreed to provide transparency.

The Brazilian government has announced a total of 23 billion reais (approximately $4 billion) AI development plan aimed at promoting the AI field over the next five years, with the goal of achieving national autonomy and competitiveness in technology. The plan focuses on sustainable and socially oriented technologies in areas such as public health, agriculture, environment, business, and education, emphasizing that AI will not only improve service quality but also serve as a tool for job and income creation. Of the planned budget, 14 billion reais will be allocated for business innovation, over 5 billion reais for AI infrastructure and technology development, with the remaining funds...

In Brazil, Meta's AI assistant suddenly hit a pause button. The reason behind this is a ban issued by the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD). They have prohibited Meta from using Brazilians' personal data to train its AI models. This decision undoubtedly poured cold water on Meta's plans to expand AI products in the Brazilian market, which has over 200 million users. According to official documents, ANPD believes that Meta's actions pose "an imminent risk of causing serious harm

The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued a "precautionary measure" prohibiting Meta, Inc. from using its citizens' data to train AI algorithms. This decision immediately suspended the changes made to Meta's privacy policy last month, which added the company's AI training to its data handling disclosures.The ANPD stated: "Following an initial analysis, considering the serious and irreparable risks to users, the agency has temporarily ordered the suspension of the privacy pol

["A bill drafted by ChatGPT was recently passed in Porto Alegre, a city in southern Brazil, drawing widespread public attention.", "Lawmaker Ramiro Rosário admitted to using ChatGPT for drafting the bill without informing the council beforehand, but the bill was successfully passed.", "Rosário stated that he intentionally concealed AI involvement to prevent the proposal from being rejected due to its AI origin, emphasizing that artificial intelligence can be used for good purposes.", "In response, City Council President Sossmeier expressed concern that this sets a dangerous precedent."