Institutional development · Digital transformation, data and AI · Brazil
Brazil's Federal University of Espírito Santo sets rules for approving and using AI systems
Ufes has issued Normative Ordinance No. 310, dated 23 October 2026, setting rules and procedures for how artificial intelligence systems are used, approved and monitored at institutional level.
Why it matters: The Federal University of Espírito Santo has put its rules for using, approving and monitoring AI systems at institutional level into a formal ordinance.
According to Andifes, the association of Brazil's federal university rectors, the Federal University of Espírito Santo (Ufes) has published Normative Ordinance No. 310, dated 23 October 2026.
Andifes reported that the ordinance establishes rules and procedures for using, approving and monitoring artificial intelligence systems at institutional level.
Andifes said the ordinance sets guidelines for the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence and that the university is broadening its guidance for the academic community.
Editor’s view
Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
Ufes has decided, through Normative Ordinance No. 310 of 23 October 2026, to set formal rules for using, approving and monitoring AI systems at institutional level, alongside broader guidance for its academic community.
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