José Renato is a Brazilian researcher and activist working on digital policy focusing on artificial intelligence regulation. He is a co-founder of the nonprofit organisation Laboratório de Políticas Públicas e Internet - LAPIN, of which he has been a representative working with policymakers and legislators in Brazil on issues related to AI regulation, data protection, state surveillance and disinformation. Currently, he is an Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung’s Chancellor Fellow conducting research with the German think tank iRights.Lab and the European Parliament to investigate AI legislation in Brazil and Europe.