
Brazil is seeking to make good on its dual goal of positioning itself as a global leader for AI technologies and leveraging the technology to make positive social and environmental impacts.
The most notable milestone in this area was the launch of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's "Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan" (PBIA). Announced earlier this year, the PBIA will invest an estimated $4 billion into local AI programs through 2028.