Brazil's electoral court tightened internet rules for the 2026 vote: a deepfake ban, mandatory AI labels, a 72-hour blackout and new duties for platforms.
Brazil · POLITICS
Key Facts
—Resolution TSE Resolution 23.755 of March 2, 2026, amending the 2019 propaganda rulebook (Resolution 23.610).
—Deepfakes banned outright to help or harm any candidacy, even with the depicted person’s consent or a warning label.
—Blackout no new AI content featuring candidates from 72 hours before each round until 24 hours after polls close.
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