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HEMISPHERES - Policy Brief: Inverting the Brussels Effect – EU–LAC Digital Governance Insights
by Pablo Gomez Ayerbe Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

Dear NoC colleagues, We are pleased to share our new Policy Brief, “Inverting the Brussels Effect: What the EU Can Learn from Latin America in Digital Governance.” The brief shows that digital governance is no longer a one-way “Brussels Effect.” Experiences from Latin America and the Caribbean—ranging from regulatory sandboxes in Brazil and Colombia to Uruguay’s Plan Ceibal—highlight adaptive, community-driven approaches that Europe can learn from, while LAC benefits from the EU’s institutional maturity. Key insights: * The Brussels Effect is reshaped in practice. * Adaptive, context-sensitive governance complements EU models. * Communities drive digital inclusion and innovation. * Foundational challenges must be addressed alongside frontier tech. * EU–LAC mutual learning is the path forward. The brief is part of HEMISPHERES, a project supported by the European Commission, and was developed in collaboration with the TUM Think Tank and the NoC Secretariat. Special thanks go to Armando Guio for his contributions. Read the full Policy Brief here: (link<https://tumthinktank.de/output/inverting-the-brussels-effect-what-the-eu-ca…>). We look forward to continuing to share with the Network the latest HEMISPHERES developments in the months ahead. Also, you can find further information about HEMISPHERES on our website (link<https://hemispheres.digital/>) and on our LinkedIn (link<https://de.linkedin.com/company/hemispheres-eu-latam-2024>). We invite you to stay attentive to our upcoming publications, which will be shared soon. With kind regards, -- Pablo Gómez Ayerbe, M.A. Project Coordinator – HEMISPHERES TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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Digital Commons Roundtable: September 25, 16:30 to 18:00 CET
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

Dear all: The annual conference of the Centre for Internet and Society of the CNRS is taking place on September 25 and 26, 2025. As part of this hybrid conference, we are organizing on this Thursday 25th a panel in English on "Regulation for and of the Digital Commons", which may be of interest to members on this mailing list. A description of the panel is below: *Panel 5: Regulation for and of the digital commons* *Organised by*: Ramya Chandrasekhar (CIS-CNRS), Sébastien Shulz (CIS-CNRS) and Sébastien Broca (CEMTI-Paris 8) for the CIS-CNRS research group on Politics of the Digital Commons *Speakers*: Melanie Dulong de Rosnay (CIS-CNRS), Charlotte Ducuing (KU Leuven), and Jan Krewer (CEPN - Sorbonne Paris Nord) /We propose a roundtable discussion on the regulation for and of the digital commons, understood as shared data, knowledge, and informational resources created by online communities. The aim is to explore how state regulation can (i) protect digital commons from enclosure and extraction by Big Tech, and (ii) support their growth without compromising their integrity or ecological sustainability. Beyond licensing, we will consider a range of legal and policy instruments—public procurement, infrastructural support, antitrust, environmental and privacy law, etc. This roundtable seeks to lay the groundwork for a cross-disciplinary, structural research agenda, in line with the EU’s growing focus on digital commons and digital sovereignty./ *When*: 16:30h to 18:00h (CET), September 25, 2025 *Where*: Online / 59 Rue Pouchet Paris 75017 Should this be of interest, please register here <https://evento.renater.fr/survey/journees-du-cis-2025-4uujgz4d> to receive the link, or, rather than going through this complex form in French, simply email Ramya.Chandrasekhar(a)cnrs.fr and cis-evenements(a)cnrs.fr Full programme of both days (in French, except this session): https://cis.cnrs.fr/journees-du-cis-2025/ Thanks and kind regards, -- Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie_dulong/ Center for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/

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Announcing the AI Safety and Opportunities Institute for Brazil – A Call for International Collaboration
by Celina Beatriz Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to share with you the recently published report, "An AI Safety and Opportunities Institute for Brazil: A Design of Features, Functions, and Potential Challenges," jointly developed by ITS Rio and the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). This initiative seeks to advance Brazil’s role in the rapidly evolving global conversation around AI governance and provides a blueprint for establishing an AI Safety and Opportunities Institute (AISO) tailored to Brazil's national needs and international alignment. The report arrives at a particularly timely moment, following the first wave of global AI Safety Institutes (AISIs) launched after the landmark UK and Korea summits and reaffirmed at the Paris AI Action Summit earlier this year. It analyzes lessons learned from existing AISIs in the UK, US, Singapore, Canada, Japan, France, EU, and South Korea, and proposes innovative approaches for Brazil that prioritize not only safety but also the promotion of economic and scientific opportunities through artificial intelligence. Highlights from the report: - Advocates for independent, multi-sectoral governance to avoid institutional capture and foster trust. - Recommends an advisory and not regulatory role for AISO, focusing on technical expertise and evidence-based insights. - Stresses the importance of balancing safety concerns with the development of opportunities and scientific tools for AI adoption. - Emphasizes international cooperation and alignment with emerging AISI networks to prevent isolation and promote reciprocity. - Proposes leveraging Brazil's strength in clean energy for sustainable AI infrastructure—an approach echoed by the Paris AI Summit. This document is exploratory and intended to stimulate open debate among stakeholders nationwide and globally. If your country or institution is interested in collaborating on establishing similar models, sharing best practices, or engaging with the evolving international AISO network, we warmly invite you to reach out for joint research, knowledge exchange, and discussion. This is a unique opportunity to shape the second wave of AI governance, moving beyond risk-centric frameworks to embrace inclusivity, innovation, and local context. Please find the report <https://itsrio.org/en/publicacoes/an-ai-safety-and-opportunities-institute-…> attached for your reference. We look forward to hearing from partners worldwide who wish to contribute ideas, join the international conversation, or discuss possible synergies. Best regards, Celina and ITS team -- *Celina M.A. Bottino* *Diretora de Projetos* *Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade do Rio de Janeiro (ITS)* https://www.facebook.com/ITSriodejaneiro itsrio.org +55 21 3486-0390

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