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In Brazil’s elections, big techs’ transparency and cooperation policies translate as governance washing, according to this expert

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Briefings

Brazil's 2026 general election faces scrutiny over social media transparency, with NetLab researchers identifying a normalization of electoral illegitimacy. Key evidence includes a reported drop in Instagram Stories views for pro-Lula users from 1M to 9K after posting politics, alongside Meta's technical issues and a judge ordering equal treatment for both Lula and Bolsonaro. The expert notes that platforms like Kwai and Meta fail to meet Brazilian norms for equal candidate conditions, though specific causal links between the view drop and AI restrictions remain unverified.

Key points

• NetLab researchers report a sudden drop in Instagram Stories views for pro-Lula users from 1 million to 9,000 after posting political content, attributed to Meta AI restrictions.
• A judge from Brazil's top electoral court ordered Meta to adopt measures ensuring equal treatment for both Lula and Bolsonaro, despite Meta denying targeted suppression of pro-Lula content.

Context

Brazil's 2026 general election is marked by corruption scandals and intense social media competition. NetLab, a research lab at Rio de Janeiro's Federal University, analyzes how platforms like Meta and Kwai influence electoral outcomes, noting that current transparency measures are seen as a 'façade' rather than genuine compliance with Brazilian norms.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to NetLab's reports and a Reuters article; specific causal links between the view drop and AI restrictions are unverified. The study does not include data on Kwai's specific data flaws or the full scope of Meta's technical issues beyond the reported glitches.

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