ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: CHALLENGES FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN DIGNITY IN BRAZILIAN LAW

Abstract

The expansion of artificial intelligence has transformed social, economic and legal relations, enabling the automation of activities, the processing of large volumes of information and new forms of interaction between individuals, companies and public authorities. At the same time, technological innovation raises challenges concerning privacy, personal data, equality, freedom, individual autonomy and human dignity. This article analyzes the main impacts of artificial intelligence on fundamental rights in the Brazilian legal system, with particular attention to automated data processing, algorithmic decision-making and the allocation of civil liability for damages caused by intelligent systems. The research adopts a qualitative, bibliographical and documentary approach, based on the Federal Constitution, the General Data Protection Law, the Civil Code, the Consumer Protection Code, doctrine and legislative materials. The study also examines the ongoing legislative debate on a specific regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in Brazil. It argues that technological development must remain compatible with constitutional values and should be accompanied by governance, transparency, prevention, human oversight and accountability mechanisms.