Minister says that productivity gains with AI must reach the concrete lives of those who work
The Minister of Finance, Dario Durigan, used his profile on
Titled ““, was presented on Monday (May 25, 2026) and deals with the protection of the human person in the era of artificial intelligence. In the text, Leão 14 states that technologies should not be concentrated in the hands of a few nor widen the gap between those included and excluded from the digital revolution. Read (PDF – 924 kB).
Durigan stated that the pope “invites us to very important reflections on our time” and questioned “how to make technological advances at the service of people, and not just the concentration of power in a few hands”.
For the minister, the discussion involves the world of work. “Technology and AI can generate more productivity, more wealth and simplify life. But it’s fair to ask: are these gains reaching the concrete lives of those who work?”he wrote.
In the encyclical, Leo 14 states that technology is not “an evil in itself”but it is also not neutral, because “assumes the face of those who conceive it, finance it, regulate it and use it”. The pontiff defends that innovation is subject to criteria of social justice and public control.
Durigan stated that the end of the 6×1 scale is part of this discussion. “If technology increases efficiency and generates more value, this needs to be compatible with more balanced journeys and a better quality of life for people”he declared.
The minister also cited the pope’s warnings about concentration of power and technological dependence. “Our challenge is to make innovation, productivity and growth instruments of shared prosperity, and not the privileges of a few”he wrote.
WHAT IS THE PAPAL ENCYCLICAL
A papal encyclical is a document written and signed by the pontiff and used to instruct bishops, priests and the faithful on Catholic doctrine, morals or social issues. In Brazil, data from the 2022 Census indicate that 56.7% of citizens are Catholic.
END OF SCALE 6 X 1
The special commission that analyzes the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution at the end of the 6 X 1 scale postponed the vote on the text on Monday (25 May). This was done by the deputy (PL-RS) and accepted by the president of the collegiate, (PT-SP).
The discussion will resume on Wednesday (May 27). As it is a PEC, the proposal needs the support of at least 308 deputies in 2 shifts in the Chamber plenary.
The text presented by the rapporteur, deputy (Republicanos-BA), establishes 2 days of rest per week and reduces the maximum working day from 44 to , without a salary cut. The transition will be carried out in stages: 60 days after enactment, the limit will be 42 hours; 1 year later, it drops to .
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