Brazilian

Challenging AI’s Future: A Brazilian Researcher’s Crusade Against Digital Colonialism and the Pursuit of Inclusive Technology

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – As Horrara Moreira, a lawyer and researcher based in Rio de Janeiro, discusses the complexities and misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), she brings a critical perspective to its widespread imagery and expectations. Speaking after Carnival season in a local coffee shop, she humorously critiques the portrayal of AI in popular media as futuristic, shiny robots and highlights the tangible infrastructural demands such as significant energy and water consumption required by data centers. Moreira expresses concern over several issues tied to the advancement of AI technology, including the substantial control exercised … Read more

Brazilian Drama ‘Malu’ Clinches Top Honor at Kerala’s Prestigious Film Festival

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Thiruvananthapuram, India – The Brazilian feature film “Malu,” directed by Pedro Freire, clinched the Suvarna Chakoram award for Best Film at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), receiving a cash prize of 20 lakh rupees. The accolade was presented by Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a ceremony in the state capital. Fasil Muhammed’s “Feminichy Fathima,” a debut Malayalam film offering a satirical portrayal of religious orthodoxy and patriarchy, garnered the People’s Award for Best Film. Additionally, it impressed in various categories, securing several honors throughout the festival. Chief Minister Vijayan, during his … Read more

Brazilian Law Firm Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Bolsters Anti-Corruption Capabilities with New High-Profile Partner

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São Paulo, Brazil — In a strategic move to bolster its legal services, the Brazilian firm Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Advogados has welcomed a new partner, previously the director of leniency agreements at the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU). This addition aims to enhance the firm’s capabilities in complex anti-corruption and investigative cases. The new partner, whose expertise is deeply rooted in handling leniency agreements within Brazil’s top regulatory body, will now leverage that experience to serve the firm’s clients more effectively. Leniency agreements are vital in Brazilian corporate law as they allow entities … Read more

Justice Served: Ex-Officers Receive Lengthy Sentences for 2018 Assassination of Brazilian Councilwoman Marielle Franco

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — In a significant sentence delivered on Thursday, two former police officers were convicted for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that garnered international attention due to its political undertones and the brazenness of the crime. The court sentenced Ronnie Lessa to 79 years in prison, while his accomplice, Elcio de Queiroz, received a 59-year term for their roles in the execution-style killing. Marielle Franco, a rising political star and outspoken critic of police brutality, was assassinated on March 14, 2018, as she was returning … Read more