Metatext Selected for ANPD's AI Regulatory Sandbox
We're excited to announce that Metatext, the company behind Guardion.AI, has been selected to participate in Brazil's ANPD (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados) AI Regulatory Sandbox — a pioneering initiative focused on experimenting with AI techniques and technologies in a supervised regulatory environment.
Out of numerous applicants, only three companies were chosen for this prestigious program, which will run until December 2026. This selection represents a significant milestone not just for Metatext, but for the broader AI governance landscape in Brazil.
What is the ANPD AI Regulatory Sandbox?
The ANPD Regulatory Sandbox is an experimental regulatory environment designed to foster responsible AI innovation while ensuring compliance with Brazil's data protection framework (LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). The program allows selected companies to develop and test AI solutions under direct supervision from Brazil's data protection authority.
Key Program Features:
- Duration: Until December 2026
- Participants: Three carefully selected companies
- Focus: Algorithmic transparency and personal data protection
- Structure: Comprehensive training program including:
- Regulatory compliance leveling
- AI technology and ethics training
- Practical testing in controlled environments
- Continuous evaluation through reports and lessons learned
The initiative emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility — enabling cutting-edge AI development while maintaining robust data protection standards.
The Selected Companies
Three companies were approved based on rigorous evaluation criteria:
- Metatext Inteligência Artificial Ltda. (Score: 17.24)
- Synapse Artificial Intelligence Ltda. (Score: 16.33)
- IA Greenworld Ltda. (Score: 14.10)
The selection process included a preliminary results phase followed by an appeals process, with the final results announced in October 2025.
Why This Matters for AI Governance
The ANPD Regulatory Sandbox represents a forward-thinking approach to AI regulation that other countries are closely watching. Rather than imposing rigid restrictions that could stifle innovation, the sandbox model:
- Enables experimentation within defined boundaries
- Promotes learning through direct regulator-industry collaboration
- Establishes best practices for responsible AI development
- Creates precedents for AI governance frameworks globally
This collaborative approach between regulators and technology companies is essential as AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and integrated into critical applications across industries.
About Metatext and Guardion.AI
Metatext is the developer of Guardion.AI, an AI security platform designed to establish control and mitigate risks in autonomous agent systems and generative AI applications.
What Guardion.AI Does:
Guardion.AI provides comprehensive security for artificial intelligence systems with:
- Real-time protection against AI-specific threats
- Control mechanisms for autonomous AI agents
- Native observability for understanding AI agent behavior
- Behavioral monitoring to track AI decision-making processes
- Risk mitigation for data exposure, vulnerabilities, and regulatory non-compliance
The platform enables companies to safely unlock AI's full potential in a secure, transparent, and responsible manner — dramatically reducing risks of sensitive data exposure, security vulnerabilities, and regulatory non-compliance.
Our Team
Metatext is formed by a global team of AI engineers and researchers with experience at leading organizations including Apple, Nubank, and USP (Universidade de São Paulo) — bringing together deep technical expertise with practical industry experience.
What's Next
As we embark on this sandbox journey, Metatext will be:
- Participating in comprehensive training on regulation, AI technologies, and experimental regulatory frameworks
- Developing and testing AI security solutions under ANPD supervision
- Contributing to the development of AI governance best practices in Brazil
- Sharing insights and lessons learned with the broader AI community
The knowledge and frameworks developed through this sandbox will help shape how AI systems can be deployed responsibly while maintaining strong data protection guarantees — not just in Brazil, but potentially influencing AI regulation globally.
A Milestone for Responsible AI
This selection validates Metatext's commitment to building AI security solutions that prioritize transparency, control, and regulatory compliance. As AI systems become more autonomous and powerful, the need for robust security and governance frameworks becomes increasingly critical.
The ANPD Regulatory Sandbox provides a unique opportunity to pioneer these frameworks in collaboration with regulators, helping to establish standards that enable innovation while protecting individual rights and data privacy.
We're honored to be selected for this initiative and look forward to contributing to the advancement of responsible AI development in Brazil and beyond.
Stay tuned for updates on our progress throughout the sandbox program. Follow our journey as we work to define the future of AI security and governance.
For more information about Guardion.AI and how we're building secure, transparent, and responsible AI systems, visit guardion.ai or contact us.