This document, developed in partnership by CEBRI and ITS, discusses the key features, functions, and challenges involved in the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Safety and Opportunity Institute (AISO) in Brazil.

The so-called first wave of AI governance institutions, known as AISIs (AI Safety Institutes), refers to the emergence of eight centers dedicated to AI safety, established between the UK AI Safety Summit (2023) and the Paris AI Summit (2025).

This report offers a detailed analysis of the lessons learned and common elements among the existing AISIs, while proposing pathways for Brazil to engage with the topic and develop its own AI Institute—one that balances a risk-based approach with the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.