This article examines the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Brazil’s legal system, focusing on its integration in legal practices and the challenges of regulating this technology. The purpose of this article is to critically analyse the application of artificial intelligence in the Brazilian legal sector, exploring its benefits, risks, and ethical implications, comparing other international regulations (European Union, United States, and China) which are already in effect in other countries, and assessing how existing and proposed regulatory frameworks in Brazil may be enhanced to balance technological advancement with the preservation of some fundamental rights. Through a systematic bibliographic review, this article addresses the evolution of AI application in the legal profession, in general, the current landscape of its usage in Brazil, and regulatory frameworks under discussion. The article also presents a comparative analysis of regulatory approaches in the European Union, the United States, and China, providing ethical and legal considerations related to AI deployment in the Brazilian context.
KeywordsArtificial IntelligenceBrazilian Legal SystemAI in LawLegal TechnologyAI Regulation
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