# AI ethics and communication in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-ethics-and-communication-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:40:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, academic and religious organizations in Brazil announced various events and initiatives focused on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in communication. Scheduled events for September include the XVIII Academic Week of Communication (Secom), which addresses journalism challenges and digital inequality, and the 16th Communication Workshop (Muticom) hosted by the Diocese of Petrópolis. The latter aims to reflect on “preserving human voices and faces in the era of artificial intelligence.” Following these discussions, Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva of Aracaju established formal guidelines for AI usage within the archdiocese. These rules mandate that all AI-generated artwork undergo human review, require clear labeling of AI content, and strictly prohibit the simulation of a priest’s or bishop’s voice or appearance. The guidelines emphasize the protection of human dignity and are informed by recent Church documents regarding the relationship between artificial and human intelligence. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Aracaju Archbishop establishes AI usage rules for church communications The Archbishop of Aracaju, Brazil, has issued guidelines for using AI in church communications, emphasizing human dignity and prohibiting the simulation of clergy voices or appearances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aracaju-archbishop-establishes-ai-usage-rules-for-church-communications ### 2026-08-27: Communication and AI ethics events scheduled in Brazil Brazilian academic and religious groups are organizing September events to debate communication ethics and the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and pastoral work. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/communication-and-ai-ethics-events-scheduled-in-brazil --- Cite as: AI ethics and communication in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ai-ethics-and-communication-in-brazil