The digital transformation of daily life for families and in schools has brought not only innovative teaching tools but also complex challenges that have required swift responses from educators and security experts.

To discuss this issue, the fourth edition of JC Educação hosted a seminar titled “Cyberbullying, AI, and Digital Crimes” on Wednesday (the 19th). The initiative was organized in partnership with Bett Brasil—Latin America’s largest event for innovation and technology in education—and was supported by Educa, Jornada Bett, and the Recife City Government.

The in-person event took place at the Graça Araújo Auditorium, at the Jornal do Commercio Communication System, and was part of the Bett Nordeste conference program , which continued at the Recife Expo Center. 

The panel of speakers included Carla Alexandre, who holds a PhD in Technology Education and serves as the Educational Solutions Manager at CESAR/Porto Digital; Mayara Thais de Castro, a federal police officer (DELECIBER/DRPJ/SR/PF/PE) and instructor for the Guardians of Childhood Program; Jaime Ribeiro, a writer, artificial intelligence expert, and CEO of Educa; and Adriana Martinelli, content director at Bett Brasil.

The panel was moderated by Mirella Araújo, author of the JC Educação column, who emphasized the need to discuss prevention, combating cyberbullying, and the responsible use of AI.

The exponential growth in screen time and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into students’ daily lives have set off a constant alarm. Preparing students required more than just intellectual development; it demanded a strong focus on social-emotional skills to navigate interactions in a hyperconnected world.

The debate took place at a crucial moment for Brazilian legislation, which had been closing in on impunity on the internet. The public followed the progress of key regulatory milestones, such as the “Felca Law” (Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents—Law No. 15,211/2025). The law addressed the protection of minors under 18 in online environments, establishing verification mechanisms and holding digital platforms and developers directly accountable.

In addition, Law 14,811/2024 officially included bullying and cyberbullying in the Brazilian Penal Code. Under the new rules, systematic online intimidation is no longer merely a misdemeanor but has become a crime. Schools, therefore, now bear an even greater responsibility for mediating and preventing these conflicts.

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