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Yasmin Curzi

@yasmincurzi.com
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy. Law professor at FGV Law School, Rio de Janeiro.

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Cynthia Khoo @cyn-k.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Figured out the official title. 🗡️🗡️ Thank you again to @jhereia.bsky.social @yasmincurzi.com @uvadatascience.bsky.social for convening this discussion! Also enjoyed Ploi's talk & learning more about creative possibilities of "small /indie /slow AI" to the extent they don't engage the same concerns.
Slide deck title slide: The Conscientious Human’s Survival 
Guide to the White Supremacist Patriarchal Late-Capitalist Techno-Dystopia: AI, Consent, and the Right to Refuse

Gender & Tech Talk Series: Possible AI Futures
Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, University of Virginia
May 5, 2026

Cynthia Khoo, JD, LLM
@cyn-k.bsky.social
Overview: 

1. Terminology: “AI” as Ideological and Political Project

2. What Does Consent Mean? 

3. The AI Project Relies on Violations of Consent All the Way Down
a. Sexual and Bodily Autonomy (Intimate Image-Based Abuse)
b. Non-Sexual Bodily Privacy (Biometrics Data)
c. Material & Environmental (Indigenous Lands, Water, Minerals, Energy)
d. Intellectual (Creative Work, Cognitive Foreclosure)
e. Organizational (Labour, Education)
f. Political and Electoral (Consent of the Governed)

4. Generative Refusal & the Right to Refuse

5. Seeing through “Inevitability”: Examples of Refusing AI
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jess reia • 何杰茜 @jhereia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Join us for the 10th and last session of the Gender & Tech Series, "Possible AI Futures" on 5/5 @ 10am EDT, featuring @cyn-k.bsky.social and Ploipailin Flynn. Moderated by me & co-organized with @yasmincurzi.com. Free & open to all: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender... <3 @uvadatascience.bsky.social
This is a poster for the upcoming webinar "Possible AI Futures," part of the Gender and Tech Online Tech Series. It is in white, black and dark grey, presenting the basic information anout the event: a qr code to register, the speakers (Cynthia Koo and Ploipailin Flynn), co-organization (Yasmin Curzi and Jess Reia). It will take place on May 5, 2026, at 10am EDT. At the bottom, there is the logo of the sponsor, the UVA Digital Technology Lab.
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 23/03/2026
Fico pensando no que se passa na cabeça do micro-empreendedor ou do empresário que pensa: “Vamos trocar todos os atendentes por robôs, ao invés de pessoas. Isso vai aumentar a satisfação dos consumidores com certeza!!”
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jess reia • 何杰茜 @jhereia.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Join us on 3/26 @ 10am EDT for the Gender & Tech Talk Series' 9th session, "Immigration & Techno-Authoritarianism" featuring @royapak.bsky.social & Ana B. Nougrères. Moderated by & co-organized with @yasmincurzi.com. Free & open to all dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender... @uvadatascience.bsky.social
Colorful poster for the 9th session of the Gender & Tech Online Talk Series featuring speakers Ana Brian Nougères (UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy) and Roya Pakzad (Taraaz), moderated by Yasmin Curzi. It will take place on March 26th at 10 am EST. 

The event is co-organized by Yasmin Curzi and Jess Reia, and sponsored by the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab.
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Dr Khawla Badwan @khawlabadwan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Reflections on decoloniality as a buzzword in academia From decolonise this and decolonise that to decolonial thought Plus..
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Caio Almendra @caioalmendra.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
100 iranianos, a maioria meninas entre 7 e 12 anos, morreram com um bombardeio israelense a uma escola na cidade de Minab. Se nenhum dos seus jornalistas consegue chorar por isso, @estadao.com.br , é porque seu jornal é um antro de psicopatas.
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"Ninguém vai chorar pelo Irã"
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 28/02/2026
Israel e EUA acabam de bombardear uma escola de meninas no Irã. 51 meninas mortas “equivocadamente” em nome de que?
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Oona Hathaway @oonahathaway.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The strikes on Iran are blatantly illegal. I explained in June why the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were unlawful under US and international law. Everything I wrote then is true today, but this is a far larger assault with far graver consequences. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/o...
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Opinion | Trump’s Strikes on Iran Were Unlawful. Here’s Why That Matters.
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jess reia • 何杰茜 @jhereia.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Join us for the 8th session in our Gender & Tech Talk Series, "Digital Transformation,” on Feb 24, 10am ET, with the amazing Jamila Venturini/@derechosdigitales.org & Madeleine Fern/CanArctic Inuit Net. Free to all: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender... @yasmincurzi.com / @uvadatascience.bsky.social
Poster in red, pink and white for the "Gender & Tech Online Talk Series," session on Digital Transformation. February 24, 10am EST. Speakers are Madeleine Redfern (CanArctic Inuit Networks) and Jamila Venturini (Derechos Digitales). Moderated by Yamisn Curzi. Co-organized by Yasmin Curzi and Jess Reia. Sponsored by the UVA Digital Technology for Democracy Lab
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History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · 27/01/2026
How is the concept of culture wars rooted in the social and political struggles of nineteenth-century Germany? Robert D. Priest explores these little-known origins.
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The Origins of Culture Wars
How is the concept of culture wars rooted in the social and political struggles of nineteenth century Germany? Robert D. Priest explores.
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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 14/01/2026
But popularity is not the same as good. Unpopular is not the same as bad. And having moral clarity is good actually even if it means engaging in behaviors that are deeply unpopular.
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jess reia • 何杰茜 @jhereia.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Join us for the 7th event in our Gender & Tech Online Talk Series "Dis/Misinformation & Political Extremism” on Jan 27 at 11am EST, with the amazing @pinheiromachado.bsky.social + @robyncaplan.bsky.social. Free & open to all: dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender.... See you there @yasmincurzi.com
This is a horizontal poster for the Gender & Tech Online Talk series in a combination of white, dark blue and teal. The topic is "Dis/Misinformation and Political Extremism,” the speakers are Rosana Pinheiro-Machado (University College Dublin) and Robyn Caplan (Duke University), and the moderation will be done by Jess Reia. Date and time: January 27, 11am EST.
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Arturo Dominguez @extremearturo.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
This article of mine from 2024 at @unicornriot.bsky.social still carries a lot of weight because of the implications of not just training civilians to conduct ICE raids, but also because of how it trains everyday people to become informants and cheerleaders for DHS.
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ICE is Training Civilians to Conduct Violent Raids on Immigrants
Details about a secretive program got attention after the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) published a published a trove of internal documents about ICE’s ‘Citizens Academy’ programs
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Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Grok becoming a mass mainstream nudify app with baked-in viral distribution was entirely predictable; the only surprise is how long it took. So much of the risk scenario for this assumed mainstream AI model creators would limit its output and this would be a targeted harassment/niche model issue.
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Aviel Roshwald @avielroshwald.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Make a Bond film academic. The Spy Who Plagiarized Me
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s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 26/12/2025
I don't want gen AI in my software I don't want gen AI in my phone I don't want gen AI in my email I don't want gen AI in my recipes I don't want gen AI in my safety documentation I don't want gen AI in my schools I don't want gen AI in my healthcare I don't want gen AI in my life
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A Weird Little Guy (derogatory) 🇵🇸 @weirdguy.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
It's like poetry, they rhyme.
A protest a bunch of white women in their stupid little pink pussy hats taking selfies and such. A black lady is in the foreground holding a sign that says "Don't forget: White women voted for Trump" she is right to point this out.
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tante @tante.cc · 06/12/2025
Our collective task is not to save tech but to save us, our world. The resonant computing manifesto is too focused on means and not on ends. And that's basically the core issue. The belief in technological determinism.
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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 06/12/2025
slop machine goes brrrrrr
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Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’
AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’
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Ingrid Burrington @lifewinning.com · 05/12/2025
www.bbc.com/news/article... leave the deep sea and all its freaky little guys alone!
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Over a third of animals impacted in deep sea mining test - scientists
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/12/2025
Australia began enforcing a ban on social media apps for children under the age of 16 — becoming the first country to do so. The measure is meant to protect children from the pressures and risks of social media, a mounting global concern.
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Australia is set to ban social media for teens. Others could follow.
The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 05/12/2025
Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
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EU hits Musk’s X with $140m fine for ‘deceptive’ blue tick, ad transparency
Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 05/12/2025
LGBT rights are on the chopping block around the world. But the landscape for these rights has also shifted tremendously towards progress in recent decades. Listen to a new episode of HRW's Rights & Wrongs podcast ⤵️ Spotify: bit.ly/4pmItBK Apple: apple.co/4a0mR9w
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/12/2025
Breaking News: The EU fined X $140 million for violating rules governing the transparency of online platforms.
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EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine
The case over online transparency has become a flashpoint between the European Union and the Trump administration.
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 30/11/2025
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
We just published a deep look into David Sacks, the White House's AI and Crypto czar. The story examines how he has been able keep hundreds of stakes in AI-related and crypto companies as he influences gov policy in those very industries. Here's what we found: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
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Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?” It’s this:
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Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
We are all so screwed because the entire global economy has bet on an industry that can’t make money. Read about the massive fraud: open.substack.com/pub/shanakaa...
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The Algorithm That Detected a $610 Billion Fraud: How Machine Intelligence Exposed the AI Industry’s Circular Financing Scheme
On November 20, 2025, trading algorithms identified what may become the largest accounting fraud in technology history—not in months or years, but in 18 hours.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/11/2025
Far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro arrested in Brazil
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Far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro arrested in Brazil
Politician reportedly taken from his villa into custody at a federal police base about 7 miles from the capital
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Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
John Solomon’s Informing America set out to create an echo chamber to shape public opinion. It’s working. via @motherjones.com
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Inside the hidden conservative network bankrolling an "ecosystem" of right-wing news
John Solomon's Informing America set out to create an echo chamber to shape public opinion. It's working.
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 17/11/2025
Dear US-based friends: how do you actually clean your salads? I just realized that “ready to eat” meant “washed” (almost like giving a bath in bacteria, which I find a lovely idea but doesn’t make them unsafe), and I decided that I’m not eating anything green here until further notice.
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Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I've been working on this for awhile, and now it's finally out in the world — our new series explores the nuances of detransitioning in America right now. I spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed by the Trump administration. Their stories can teach us a lot. I hope you'll read them.
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Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
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Letícia Cesarino @letcesar.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
"Investimento"?? Espero q o governo não caia nesse gaslighting.
intercept.com.br
OpenAI diz que só fará investimento bilionário se o Brasil mudar lei
Secretário do governo Lula vê
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Jornal O Globo @oglobo.globo.com · 14/11/2025
dlvr.it
Indígenas Munduruku protestam em frente à COP30 e exigem reunião com Lula
Cerca de 90 indígenas Munduruku, articulados pelo Movimento Ipereg Ayu, realizaram um protesto em frente à Blue Zone da COP30, na manhã desta sexta-feira, em Belém. O ato começou por volta das 5h40 e levou o Exército a reforçar a segurança na entrada do pavilhão principal da conferência, que permanece fechado temporariamente. Entrevista: 'Não sabemos como vamos reverter o estouro da meta de temperatura', diz cientista-chefe da COP30 'Foi resolvido. Não é mais uma questão': Presidente da COP30 minimiza crítica da ONU a estrutura e segurança da conferência Os manifestantes cobram uma reunião emergencial com o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva e denunciam que o governo federal estaria avançando com projetos de infraestrutura que ameaçam o território Munduruku e outros povos da bacia dos rios Tapajós e Xingu. Além da pressão pela demarcação das terras indígenas, que segundo o grupo seguem paralisadas em ministérios como a Casa Civil e o da Justiça, os Munduruku também protestam contra os projetos de crédito de carbono e mecanismos de REDD+ jurisdicional em debate na conferência. Segundo o movimento, esses programas representam uma “venda da floresta”, ao permitir que empresas compensem emissões de carbono em territórios tradicionais sem garantir autonomia aos povos originários. Militares do Exército controlam o acesso ao local e, até o momento, não há registro de confronto.
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Jeffrey Vagle @jvagle.me · 10/11/2025
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Fil Menczer @fil.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Venture capitalists Andreessen and Horowitz invest in startup that sells thousands of AI bot influencers to manipulate social media as a service, clearly violating major platform policies www.404media.co/a16z-backed-...
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a16z-Backed Startup Sells Thousands of ‘Synthetic Influencers’ to Manipulate Social Media as a Service
Andreessen Horowitz is funding a company that clearly violates the inauthentic behavior policies of every major social media platform.
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Dr Selena Wisnom @lswisnom.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 03/11/2025
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Ataque localizado a um alvo pulverizado - revista piauí
O Comando Vermelho e o Primeiro Comando da Capital atuam há décadas no mercado bilionário de drogas e aprenderam, com o passar do tempo, a multiplicar seu capital e preservar seu poder na ilegalidade....
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The Funambulist @thefunambulist.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We are happy to share with you our new issue "Building Trans Communities" (November–December 2025), where we mobilize collective embodiments and solidarities against transphobia around the world. Order your copy here: thefunambulist.net/shop/62-buil...
Cover of The Funambulist 62 with a sepia-toned photograph of ten people somewhere in Malaysia.
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Revista Fórum @revistaforum.com.br · 29/10/2025
Matança, que inclui 4 PMs, foi desencadeada para tentar colocar pecha em Lula e fazer lobby para Trump, que busca classificar CV e PCC como "terroristas" para justificar ação armada no Brasil sem aval do governo brasileiro.
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Clã Bolsonaro usa 64 mortos para guerra contra Lula e justificar bombardeio da Guanabara por Trump
Matança, que inclui 4 PMs, foi desencadeada para tentar colocar pecha em Lula e fazer lobby para Trump, que busca classificar CV e PCC como
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Cecília Olliveira @cecillia.com.br · 29/10/2025
Ha poucas pesquisas com dados sobre o impacto econômico de ações de segurança FRACASSADAS como estas, "contra o tráfico". A última, feita em 2024 com os poucos dados disponíveis apontava para mais de 7 bilhões por ano - em apenas 6 estados!
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 28/10/2025
join us tomorrow!
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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 17/09/2025
What makes Bluesky different: it’s open source, so anyone can contribute to building the experience they want. And even if you build a whole new app, the protocol means you can migrate with your data, identity, and relationships intact.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 11/09/2025
Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years
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Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years
The SANDBOX Act would let companies request exemptions from regulation for AI products and services — and let the White House override agencies that say no.
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 10/09/2025
join us for the 4th session of our Gender & Tech Online Talk Series on Sept. 29th, 11AM, EDT. we are eager to host two brilliant keynote speakers, Paz Peña (Mozilla Foundation) and Tamara Kneese (Data & Society), who will discuss the social and environmental impacts of technocapitalism. more info: 👇
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Lula @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Respeito à nossa Constituição, à nossa legislação e ao povo brasileiro. É isso que exigimos. Porque democracia e soberania não se negociam 🇧🇷 🎥 Audiovisual/PR
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technomalinche @technomalinche.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
“This back-to-school season, the usual first-day jitters have been replaced by paralyzing fear. Kids are missing school, afraid to leave their homes. Parents are having to make plans in case they are disappeared. And teachers are having to be trained in safety protocols should they encounter ICE.”
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Yasmin Curzi @yasmincurzi.com · 25/08/2025
Contribuí para essa super matéria da @laismartins.com no @intercept.com.br ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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