Brazil, under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, currently holds the G20 presidency and is prioritizing issues relevant to the developing world, such as inequality reduction and multilateral reform.

During a recent meeting in Maceio, Brazil, G20 leaders agreed to collaboratively address disinformation and establish guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI).

This meeting marks the first time the G20 has officially recognized disinformation as a significant issue, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability from digital platforms.

João Brant, Brazil's digital policy secretary, confirmed that the G20 is calling for accountability from tech companies regarding misinformation and hate speech.

The discussions occurred in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision in Brazil that banned the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, due to its failure to control problematic users.

Since last year, X has faced criticism for not blocking users accused of undermining Brazilian democracy, which has led to tensions between Brazilian authorities and Musk.

G20 representatives established guidelines for ethical and transparent AI usage, ensuring compliance with privacy and human rights laws.

Despite some disagreements among member countries, including China and the United States, a consensus emerged on the necessity for cooperation to reduce disparities in AI development.

The agreement reached in Maceio addresses growing concerns regarding misinformation and hate speech in the digital age.

Renata Mielli, an adviser to Brazil's ministry of science, expressed hope that the outcomes of this meeting will be included in the upcoming leaders' declaration at the G20 Summit in November.

Brant highlighted the importance of digital platforms adhering to relevant policies and legal frameworks to ensure accountability.

The ministers emphasized the need for digital platforms to ensure transparency and comply with relevant policies and legal frameworks.