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Keep up with the latest news on policies related to data privacy, cybersecurity, regulation of emerging technologies and digital ethics debates. We examine how technology is shaping democracy, civic engagement and government transparency, while highlighting key issues that arise in this interplay between politics and technological advances.
Elon Musk to Head Trump Administration’s “Department of Efficiency”
After investing more than US$ 130 million in the Republican campaign, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is rewarded with his own position in the government. Understand
How Trump's election impacts the tech world
Trump's election promises to change the landscape of AI, Big Tech and crypto, based on some of the president-elect's proposals for the technology sector
Follow the results of the American Elections in real time
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Voters will go to the polls on November 05th and the results should be announced by the end of the week
Elon Musk pays fines of R$18M and Moraes orders the unblocking of Starlink and X accounts in Brazil
Minister Alexandre de Moraes considered fines as paid and released bank accounts and assets of Starlink and X in Brazil; social network is still blocked
UPDATED: Alexandre de Moraes orders suspension of X in Brazil
Operators have 24 hours to comply with the decision and the X app will also be removed from Google and Apple stores. Read the full document
Research points to Brazil as last placed in the ranking of identifying false content online
Truth Quest research, prepared by the OECD, evaluates Brazil with the worst index among 21 countries analyzed. Finland had the best overall performance.
Why did it rain so much in Rio Grande do Sul?
Understand how Brazil's biggest climate catastrophe was formed
What are Sponge Cities and how they can prevent flooding
Find out how the concept that has stood out in China and Denmark, creating green infrastructure to absorb water from intense rain, can prevent floods like in Rio Grande do Sul.
Government anticipates Bolsa Família, IR Refund and more to help residents of RS
The Federal Government announced the anticipation of a series of benefits to help the victims of the tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul, which has already caused the loss of 107 lives and affected more than 1,4 million people
Free streaming platform will be launched by the Ministry of Culture
No release date has yet been announced, the new project aims to enhance national productions
Ukraine's new spokesperson is generated by artificial intelligence
Victoria Shi is the new 100% digital representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the country's Consular Affairs. Understand
What changes with the approval of the Legal Framework for games?
Sanctioned by President Lula on May 3, the law aims to encourage the local production of electronic games in Brazil, aiming to boost the sector. Understand
The illegal smartphone market is growing at worrying levels and is already threatening manufacturers
According to data from Abinee, the illegal market for imported cell phones has worrying growth in 2023, already threatening the presence of manufacturers in Brazil
What will happen if TikTok is sold?
Understand how the sale of TikTok in the USA could affect creators and users of the network
Discover your political profile with the 8values test
Left, right, liberal, conservative? With the political coordinates test, you find out what your ideological values are. Do it now and compare with friends
Biden sanctions law that bans TikTok in the USA, understand the decision
New law requires ByteDance, owner of TikTok, to sell the network's operation in the United States by 2025. The social network must appeal the decision.
US deputies release Moraes' decisions under secrecy to remove X accounts
X (formerly Twitter) forwards documents from confidential STF proceedings to American deputies, who allege censorship of the affected accounts. However, the material provides evidence of possible crimes committed on the social network
Government of SP exchanges teachers for ChatGPT in preparing classes
The state Department of Education will use artificial intelligence to produce classes for elementary school classes, starting in the third two months of the school year.
Alexandre de Moraes orders investigation of Elon Musk for threatening to disregard court orders
The decision was taken after Musk informed X that he would not comply with Brazilian court orders regarding blocking profiles, claiming censorship and freedom of expression.
Justice grants exemption for imports of up to 100 dollars. Understand
International orders and purchases will benefit from the TRU decision, guaranteeing exemption from Import Tax, within the limit.
