Brazil unveils AI development programme at BRICS forum

Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, coorganised with China. The event discussed the prospects for technological development and cooperation in the Global South. This was reported by the press service of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Brazil's Secretary of Science and Technology for Digital Transformation Henrique Miguel presented the national programme on AI, focused on ethical, sustainable and independent development of technologies. He said the strategy includes the launch of one of the five most powerful supercomputers in the world, powered by renewable energy, as well as the creation of high-performance processors in collaboration with international partners.

"Our goal is to provide Brazil with advanced infrastructure, train highly skilled professionals, and stimulate innovation in strategic sectors," Miguel said.

At the forum, representatives of the association's countries presented key analytical documents, including a report on the prospects for AI development in BRICS countries and a compendium of AI products and applications.

The Brazilian side emphasised the importance of deepening cooperation in semiconductors, large language models, quantum technologies, and data management.

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