President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received a detailed plan for developing artificial intelligence in Brazil on Tuesday. This plan, called "Plano IA para o Bem de Todos" (AI Plan for the Good of All), seeks to boost AI in five key areas.
The National Council of Science and Technology drew up the plan, collaborating with more than 100 entities. It foresees an investment of $4.6 billion until 2028, coming from the Union budget and credits from BNDES.
Technological infrastructure and people training are two of the main areas. The goal is improving public service, fostering business innovation, and advancing AI regulation in Brazil.
One of the principal investments will be the creation of data centers in the country's North and Northeast. These centers will be powered by renewable energy sources, thus contributing to environmental sustainability.
AI in public service will include diagnostics and prevention in the Unified Health System (SUS). Intelligent systems will also be implemented to monitor school attendance and prevent dropout.
Other objectives of the plan include monitoring Amazon and optimizing processes at Receita Federal. In addition, the acquisition of an AI supercomputer and the creation of an AI Olympiad for university students are proposed.
The President requested that the document be analyzed to define its legal format. According to the Minister of Science and Technology, Luciana Santos, this will be determined by the Planalto.
Luis Fernandes, the ministry's executive secretary, pointed out that the resources have already been secured, except for a part that requires congressional approval. In statements to Folha de São Paulo, Fernandes mentioned that the plan could be even more ambitious. The proposal also includes the creation of a higher council for the plan's governance, which is linked to the presidency and the ministries. An executive committee and thematic chambers will support and supervise the implementation of the actions.
The $4.6 billion will be distributed among infrastructure and AI development ($1.16 billion), training ($230 million), utility improvement ($350 million), business innovation ($2.76 billion), and regulatory support ($20 million).
The plan is an ambitious initiative to position Brazil as a leader in artificial intelligence. The proposed investments and measures seek to transform multiple sectors, focusing on sustainability and technological inclusion.
