Algoritmos, isolamento e discurso de ódio: como proteger crianças e adolescentes dos crimes virtuais
2026-08-11
Inteligência Brasil Imprensa
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In São Paulo, AI-driven recommendation algorithms on digital platforms have contributed to a 78% rise in virtual crimes against children and adolescents during school holidays. These systems expose minors to harmful content, including hate speech and violent communities, resulting in increased victimization and psychological harm.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems explicitly through the recommendation algorithms that have directly contributed to increased exposure of minors to harmful and violent online content, leading to psychological and social harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to a group of people (minors) by facilitating access to extremist and violent content, which is a violation of their rights and harms their well-being. The article describes realized harm, not just potential risk, and the AI's role is pivotal in the chain of harm.[AI generated]