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Brazil's TSE prepares for 2026 elections with deepfake and AI rules
The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is implementing several measures and rules in preparation for the 2026 general elections. Key developments include a closed-door meeting among ministers to discuss the potential total ban of deepfakes in electoral campaigns and to define penalties for their misuse. This follows the circulation of AI-generated videos involving political figures.
Diplomatic engagement is also a priority, with TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques meeting with representatives from the European Union and other international bodies to discuss electoral security, electronic voting systems, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. At least seven international organizations, including the OAS and the European Union, have been invited to officially observe the 2026 elections.
Controversy has arisen regarding TSE Resolution No. 23.732, which prohibits social media algorithms from recommending candidate profiles unless through paid promotion. The United States, via Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers, characterized this rule as 'censorship imposed by Brazil.' However, legal experts argue the rule aims to prevent algorithmic bias and ensure equal treatment among candidates.
Other recent TSE actions include the authorization to release R$ 2.3 billion from the Electoral Fund following the withdrawal of a lawsuit by the PT, and a ruling that prohibits electoral advertising in ride-sharing vehicles, classifying them as spaces of common use.
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Arab League · Brasília · Brazil · European Union · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Kassio Nunes Marques · Organization of American States · Organização das Nações Unidas · Organização dos Estados Americanos · Partido dos Trabalhadores · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 14 SOURCES] The TSE prohibited AI providers from offering voting suggestions to users. fatopaulista.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br · drd.com.br · poa24horas.com.br · +5 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The meeting included representatives from 91 countries and three international organizations: the Arab League, the UN, and the EU.
- [● 14 SOURCES] The TSE prohibited social media posts involving digital montages of female candidates and content featuring nudity or pornography to combat digital misogyny. mauaagora.com.br · drd.com.br · poa24horas.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · +5 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Major digital platforms committed to participating in a situation room at the TSE during the first and second election rounds. abranet.org.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · sapo.pt
- [● 17 SOURCES] Brazil has become a global reference in conducting elections over the last decades. noticias.uol.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · overbo.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · +8 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] TSE ministers are meeting to discuss potential total bans and penalties regarding the use of deepfakes in elections. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.augustourgente.com.br · www.jacobinanoticia.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The OAS will send international observers to monitor the 2026 general elections in Brazil. oretratodobrasil.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The TSE prohibited social media posts involving digital montages of female candidates and content featuring nudity or pornography. maranhaodagente.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · overbo.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The TSE president met with representatives from 91 countries and three international organizations to discuss the 2026 elections. www.tse.jus.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] The TSE is discussing a potential total ban on deepfakes in electoral campaigns. www.augustourgente.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · www.acessa.com · www.dgabc.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Major digital platforms committed to participating in a situation room at the TSE during the election period. abranet.org.br
- [● 17 SOURCES] TSE Resolution No. 23.732 prohibits social media algorithms from recommending candidate profiles during election campaigns, except for paid promotion. www.jcatibaia.com.br · www.justicaemfoco.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · www.piranot.com.br · +10 more