What to Expect from AI Regulation in 2025: Global Scenario and Impacts for Startups

The news from the last 24 hours provides a very interesting overview of what we can expect for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence in 2025. As someone who has closely followed the evolution of public innovation policies – and who helped build the Legal Framework for Startups in Brazil through Dínamo – I see a complex scenario taking shape.

Let's look at the main points of attention and what this means for the innovation ecosystem:

The Political Chess Game of AI in the US

According to the CNBC analysis, Trump's arrival as US president should bring significant changes in the regulatory approach to AI. The proximity to Elon Musk suggests a possibly more favorable environment for technological development, but with attention to catastrophic risks - something I have warned about in my lectures on AI.

Europe Leads with a Firm Hand

The European Union is leading the way with its AI Act, setting strict standards especially for “high-risk” applications. It’s a move that reminds me a lot of the discussions we had during the construction of the Legal Framework for Startups in Brazil – the need to balance innovation with responsibility.

Practical Impacts Already Visible

The market is already responding to this new regulatory landscape. As we can see in this morning's news:

• THE Foxconn reports 15% revenue growth, driven by demand for AI technologies
• In the healthcare sector, companies such as Intuitive Surgical is expanding its AI footprint
• THE CES 2025 will have AI as the protagonist, demonstrating its penetration into consumer products

Conclusion and Reflections

In my experience supporting over 10,000 startups, I have seen that regulations can both drive and hinder innovation. The scenario that is emerging for 2025 will require startups to have an even greater capacity for adaptation and compliance.

For us in the Brazilian innovation ecosystem, this means three things:

1. We need to be aware of international regulations as they will influence our market
2. It is essential to actively participate in local regulatory discussions
3. We must prepare our startups to operate in an increasingly regulated environment

The current situation demands that we be more united and articulate than ever before. As I always say, the future of innovation depends on our ability to build bridges between different sectors and interests.