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Global trend: Brazilian and US guidelines on the use of AI by government authorities

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Overview of guidelines for the use of AI in criminal investigations and public security intelligence operations in Brazil and the US.

On June 24, 2025, the Brazilian federal government published Ordinance No. 961/2025 (Ordinance) establishing, for the first time in the country, guidelines for the use of AI in criminal investigations and public security intelligence operations. It became effective immediately upon its publication, aiming to update the practices of Brazil’s law enforcement agencies while