Judge Lídio Modesto discusses AI, disinformation and elections on Juridicast podcast

In a Juridicast episode, Judge Lídio Modesto — a magistrate of the Mato Grosso Court of Justice and post‑doctoral researcher at UERJ — examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping society, democracy and the justice system. He warned that the rapid flow of information creates an “abundance of information” that also amplifies exposure to manipulated content and disinformation.

Modesto introduced philosophical concepts such as Luciano Floridi’s “Infosphere” and the “on‑life” condition, noting the erosion of boundaries between physical and digital worlds. He called for urgent legislative updates and an international model of digital constitutionalism to address new technological challenges, including deep‑fake threats, the need for media‑literacy education, and responsible AI use. The judge also highlighted the Mato Grosso judiciary’s two‑decade‑long technological modernization, emphasizing its continued pursuit of advanced tools and equipment.