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  Nova edição da TIC Governo inicia coleta de dados sobre uso de tecnologias digitais no setor público brasileiro

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-09-09 03:00)

  A new edition of the TIC Governo survey has begun collecting data on the use of digital technologies within the Brazilian public sector. Conducted biennially by Cetic.br, the research monitors ICT infrastructure, digital service provision, and the use of technology for public access to information and social participation across all levels and branches of government.

  The data collection is carried out via telephone interviews by the Ipsos-Ipec institute, with the identities of both participants and their institutions kept confidential. The current edition is the seventh in a series dating back to 2013 and receives institutional support from the federal government's Digital Government Secretariat.

  The main topics covered are the launch of the TIC Governo survey, its methodology and confidentiality, its historical purpose of monitoring public sector digitalization, and the supporting institutions involved.

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  Sete em cada dez alunos do Ensino Médio usam IA generativa em pesquisas escolares, revela TIC Educação

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-09-16 03:00)

  A survey reveals that 70% of Brazilian high school students use generative AI tools like ChatGPT for school research, yet only 32% report receiving guidance from their schools on using this technology. The study also highlights a shift in research habits, with video platforms becoming nearly as common a source for schoolwork as traditional search engines.

  Key concerns raised include the lack of structured pedagogical mediation for the critical use of AI and the potential risks of misinformation and bias in AI-generated content. Additionally, while over half of teachers participated in professional development on digital technologies, there was a notable decline in such training within municipal school networks.

  The main topics covered are the widespread adoption of generative AI by students, the use of video platforms for research, the lack of guidance and teacher training regarding these technologies, and the associated risks and necessary mediation.

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  Diretores e gestores escolares, participem da pesquisa TIC Educação 2025

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-09-23 03:00)

  The 2025 TIC Educação survey is now collecting data, focusing exclusively on school administrators via telephone interviews. It aims to map the access to and use of digital technologies in Brazilian schools to understand challenges and inform digital education policies.

  The research investigates trends, potential inequalities, and will produce indicators on areas like connectivity and safe digital activities for students and teachers. It is conducted by Cetic.br and supported by major institutions including the Ministry of Education, Inep, and UNESCO.

  The main topics covered are the launch of the 2025 TIC Educação survey, its methodology, its objectives to assess digital technology in education, and the supporting institutions involved.

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  Mais acessível e completo: conheça o novo site do Cetic.br

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-09-30 03:00)

  Cetic.br, a Brazilian center for information society studies, has launched a newly redesigned website. The platform centralizes the organization's research indicators, sectoral studies, and training programs, now organized by specific thematic areas.

  Key improvements include a more intuitive interface allowing searches by topics like digital economy, AI, and digital inclusion. All research data on internet and technology use in Brazil is fully available, alongside new dedicated sections for emerging sectoral studies and capacity-building programs.

  Furthermore, to broaden its reach, the entire website content is now available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

  Main Topics: Launch of Cetic.br's new website; enhanced organization of research and data by theme; inclusion of new sections for sectoral studies and training; availability of content in three languages.

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  Uso de Inteligência Artificial em equipamentos culturais brasileiros é incipiente, mas digitalização avança, revela pesquisa TIC Cultura 2024

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-10-07 03:00)

  A new Brazilian survey reveals that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in cultural institutions like museums and theaters remains very low, with significant use only reported in archives (20%) and cinemas (16%). In contrast, internet access is nearly universal across these institutions, and their digital infrastructure—such as ownership of devices and public Wi-Fi—has strengthened significantly.

  The research also shows a marked increase in the online presence of cultural institutions, with greater use of social media platforms and messaging apps to engage with the public. The main topics covered are the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, the advancement of digitalization and internet connectivity, and the strengthening of digital infrastructure and online presence in Brazil's cultural sector.

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  TIC Kids Online Brasil: 65% das crianças e dos adolescentes usam IA generativa para estudar, criar conteúdo e lidar com emoções

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-10-22 03:00)

  A new survey, TIC Kids Online Brasil 2025, reveals that 65% of Brazilian children and adolescents (ages 9-17) use generative AI tools, primarily for school research (59%), seeking information (42%), creating content (21%), and discussing personal emotions (10%). Usage increases with age.

  The study also notes a significant drop in internet access at school, from 51% in 2024 to 37% in 2025, following a new law restricting mobile phone use in classrooms.

  Other key findings show that 92% of children in this age group are internet users, with the smartphone being the primary access device (96%), and WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are the most frequently used platforms.

  The main topics covered are: the adoption and uses of generative AI by young people, changes in internet access within schools, and general online behaviors and platform usage among Brazilian children and adolescents.

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  Cetic.br lança versão <i>online</i> de livro da TIC Educação 2024

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-10-28 03:00)

  Cetic.br has launched the free online version of its "TIC Educação 2024" book, which analyzes the adoption of digital technologies in Brazilian schools. The research reveals that while students heavily use search engines (74%) and video platforms (72%) for schoolwork, 70% of high school students now use generative AI tools, yet only 32% receive guidance on using them.

  Key findings show an increase, from 44% to 56%, in students seeking teachers for information on digital technologies between 2022 and 2024. The study concludes that expanding digital and media literacy education requires overcoming challenges in connectivity, educational resources, and providing more training and institutional support for teachers.

  The main topics covered are the integration of digital technologies in Brazilian education, student research habits (including AI use), the need for improved digital/media literacy training, and the challenges of infrastructure and teacher support.

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  Estudo do Cetic.br revela demanda por formação e por diretrizes para a adoção da IA para alunos e professores do Ensino Médio

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-11-25 03:00)

  A study by Cetic.br reveals that the use of AI by Brazilian high school students and teachers is widespread but occurs without clear guidelines, creating a demand for training and policies. While teachers recognize AI's potential to save planning time and personalize teaching, discussions about its ethical use in classrooms are still incipient.

  The research highlights inequalities in AI adoption, with private school students and teachers reporting greater familiarity and access compared to those in public schools who face connectivity and equipment challenges. Students use AI for tasks ranging from schoolwork to personal assistance, and have developed strategies to differentiate between acceptable use and over-reliance.

  Main topics: Widespread but unguided AI use in education, demand for teacher/student training, inequalities in access between public and private schools, and the dual nature of AI as both a tool and a source of dependency.

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  50 milhões de brasileiros já usam IA, mas potenciais benefícios continuam limitados às camadas de maior renda e escolaridade

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-12-09 03:00)

  A survey reveals that generative AI is used by approximately 50 million people in Brazil, representing 32% of internet users. However, significant disparities exist, with adoption reaching 69% in the highest income class but only 16% in the lowest, and similar gaps are observed by education level.

  The study also shows progress in household connectivity, with 86% of homes having internet access. Yet, challenges persist, as 39% of mobile phone users experienced their data plans running out, limiting their internet use and disproportionately affecting lower-income groups on prepaid plans.

  The main topics covered are the adoption and inequality in the use of generative AI, general trends in internet connectivity, and limitations imposed by mobile data plans.

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  Número de provedores atuando no Brasil se estabiliza, mas com maior diversificação e foco na qualidade dos serviços, revela pesquisa

  (RSS do Cetic.br / 2025-12-17 03:00)

  The number of internet service providers (ISPs) operating in Brazil has stabilized, but the sector is now characterized by greater service diversification and a focus on quality. Providers are increasingly offering additional services like VoIP, IPTV, and digital security, while also adopting key infrastructure technologies such as IPv6 and participating in internet exchange points (IX.br) to improve service.

  For the first time, the survey investigated rural connectivity, finding that two-thirds of Brazilian ISPs serve rural areas and over a third serve agribusinesses, highlighting the expansion of connectivity beyond urban centers.

  The research also indicates a growing, though uneven, focus on data protection, with dedicated personnel or areas more common in large companies than in micro and small enterprises.

  Main topics: ISP market stabilization and service diversification, adoption of advanced internet infrastructure, rural and agribusiness connectivity, data protection and security measures.

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  China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

  (Backchannel Latest / 2026-01-20 11:00)

  China's renewable energy revolution, particularly in solar power, is happening at an unprecedented scale and pace. The country's manufacturing capacity can now produce 1 terawatt of solar panels annually, driving down global energy costs and rapidly displacing fossil fuels.

  This explosive growth, however, is chaotic and disruptive, characterized by fierce competition, market price wars, and significant strain on electrical grids. A recent policy change in China, which ended favorable pricing for new solar projects after May 2025, triggered a massive installation rush before the deadline.

  The main topics covered are the scale of China's solar power expansion, the disruptive and chaotic nature of this green energy transition, and the specific policy shift that caused a surge and subsequent drop in new installations.

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  Your First Humanoid Robot Coworker Will Probably Be Chinese

  (Backchannel Latest / 2026-01-20 11:00)

  The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai showcased numerous humanoid robots performing various actions, but many were being remotely controlled by humans and had limited dexterity, such as lacking functional fingers. Despite these current limitations, analysts forecast massive growth in the humanoid robot market, with China expected to be a dominant player due to its high number of developing companies.

  A key example is the Hangzhou-based company Unitree, which produces advanced and relatively inexpensive robots, positioning it as a national tech champion amid a crowded field of over 200 Chinese firms developing humanoids. This rapid expansion has led to Chinese government warnings about potential overcapacity and unnecessary replication within the industry.

  The main topics covered are the demonstration and current limitations of humanoid robots, market forecasts for their adoption, and China's competitive landscape in robotics, focusing on the company Unitree.

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  You’ve Never Heard of China’s Greatest Sci-Fi Novel

  (Backchannel Latest / 2026-01-20 11:00)

  A sprawling Chinese web novel, The Morning Star of Lingao, features modern engineers traveling back to the Ming Dynasty to trigger an industrial revolution and alter China's historical trajectory. The story emerged from online forums in 2006, directly engaging with China's historical angst over its decline relative to Europe and the "Great Divergence."

  The novel's pragmatic, development-focused ideology aligned with the rise of the online "Industrial Party," which prioritized state-led industrialization and material progress over political concepts like democracy or freedom. The narrative reflects a significant intellectual current in modern China that views relentless economic and technological building as the nation's central path to power and salvation.

  The main topics covered are the web novel The Morning Star of Lingao, its origins in online Chinese discourse, and its connection to the "Industrial Party" ideology that prioritizes state-led development and industrialization above political liberalization.

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  ‘I’m Witnessing a Lot of Emptiness’: How ICE Uprooted Normal Life in Minneapolis

  (Backchannel Latest / 2026-01-21 11:00)

  More than 2,000 federal ICE agents have been deployed in Minneapolis, creating an atmosphere of fear and disrupting daily life as enforcement actions target schools, churches, and daycares. Residents have formed rapid response networks for protection, adapting to a new reality where community safety is a collective responsibility.

  The federal presence is part of a broader national escalation, with President Trump considering sending troops and ICE receiving increased funding to deploy armed agents across the country. Interviews with residents reveal a pervasive anxiety, with teachers scanning for threats during recess and using coded whistle signals to protect children.

  The situation has drawn parallels to past unrest but is characterized more by widespread fear than anger. Firsthand accounts from legal observers describe tense confrontations with ICE agents, highlighting the risks citizens face while monitoring enforcement activities.

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  We Are Witnessing the Self-Immolation of a Superpower

  (Backchannel Latest / 2026-01-22 11:00)

  The article argues that former President Donald Trump's actions, particularly his renewed pursuit of acquiring Greenland, are severely damaging U.S. global trust and alliances. It posits that this behavior aligns with goals that adversaries like Putin or Xi would have to undermine the U.S.-led international order.

  The piece frames the Greenland obsession as a personal and inexplicable side quest, lacking any substantive strategic, economic, or popular rationale. It notes the move is overwhelmingly unpopular domestically and is alienating key allies like Denmark.

  Main topics covered: The erosion of U.S. global leadership and trust; the specific case of Trump's push for Greenland; the weakening of international alliances and the rules-based order.