Flávio Bolsonaro faces investigation over AI-generated letter

Flávio Bolsonaro is facing legal scrutiny following the release of a letter that utilized an incorrect official coat of arms generated by artificial intelligence. The document, which was released after Bolsonaro arrived in the United States, initially featured the national symbol with the spelling “Brazil” instead of the Portuguese “Brasil”.

Legal representatives have filed a petition with the Federal Police, requesting an inquiry by the Supreme Federal Court to determine if the use of modified official symbols constitutes a criminal offense. Experts suggest that the improper reproduction of state logos could mislead the public by simulating formal acts of the Brazilian state.

Political commentator Paulo Figueiredo attributed the error to ChatGPT, stating that those involved found the mistake “very funny” and chose to publish it regardless. The document underwent several revisions: the initial version identified Bolsonaro as the “elected president,” which was later changed to “leader of Brazil,” and the incorrect coat of arms was eventually replaced in subsequent versions.