Overview
In July 2024, Brazil released the National Plan for AI, also known as “AI for the Good of All,” which allocates approximately US$4 billion to develop business innovation projects and invest in AI infrastructure and development in the country. The plan consists of five pillars and lays out over 50 actions in the different areas.
The five pillars are:
- Infrastructure and AI Development
- Training and Capacity Building
- AI for Improving Public Services
- AI for Business Innovation
- AI Regulatory and Governance Process
In December 2024, the Brazilian Senate approved Bill no. 2338/2023, which provides for the development, promotion, ethical, and responsible use of AI based on the centrality of the human person. This bill has been sent to the Brazilian House of Representatives, where it will go through a deliberation process. There is no expected deadline for the conclusion of this process.
Leading Subsectors
Leading subsectors that represent the best opportunities in AI in Brazil include:
- High performance computing for infrastructure projects
- Machine learning
- Deep learning
- Capacity building training
- Sensory perception and recognition
- Generative AI systems
- Multimodal and large language models
- Technologies for improving AI safety, trust, and security.
Opportunities
Through the National Plan for AI, Brazil is developing its AI ecosystem and is looking for international best practices models that could be either incorporated or developed locally. The Brazilian government is open to discussing such opportunities with the U.S. private sector.
Helpful Resources
For more information, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service Industry Specialist at Patricia.Marega@trade.gov.