The day Brazil woke up to AI: From Senate dilemmas to transformations in healthcare

Today was an intense day for Artificial Intelligence in Brazil. As someone who has closely followed technological developments in the country for over two decades, I can say that I have rarely seen so much relevant news about AI concentrated in 24 hours. Let's analyze the main events and their implications for our future.

The Senate and Facial Recognition: A Necessary Warning

The news that caught the most attention was the Senate purchase of Clearview AI license, a facial recognition software that raises serious privacy concerns. As someone who actively participated in the discussions on the Legal Framework for Startups in Brazil, I am concerned about the use of technologies that may conflict with the LGPD.

The Gap Between Desire and Reality in Business

Another key point revealed today was the Meta study with the Dom Cabral Foundation showing that 95% of Brazilian companies consider AI a priority, but only 14% have clear goals for its implementation. In my experience leading corporate innovation projects, this gap between intention and execution is a recurring challenge.

AI Legal Framework: A Fundamental Step

Approval of the AI Legal Framework by the Senate is a historic moment. As someone who participated in the construction of public policies for innovation, I can say that this is a fundamental step towards balancing innovation and the protection of rights.

Practical Impacts of AI

A specific case that deserves to be highlighted is the AI implementation in chest X-rays, reducing analysis time by 90%. This is the true revolution I advocate: technology generating direct social impact.

The Market Moves

You Barclays analysts predict 2025 will be the year of AI monetization. As an investor and startup mentor, I see a promising scenario for companies that know how to take advantage of this moment.

Reflections and Next Steps

The current moment demands a delicate balance between innovation and responsibility. We need to move forward with AI, but without compromising fundamental rights. In my experience coordinating innovation programs, I have seen that success lies in building bridges between different sectors of society.

We urgently need:

• Strengthening AI education to reduce the implementation gap in companies
• Ensuring that regulations such as the AI Framework are effectively implemented
• Encourage use cases that bring tangible benefits to society
• Promote ethical discussions about the use of technology

Brazil is at a decisive moment in the adoption of AI. As I always say in my lectures: we cannot fall behind in this technological revolution, but we need to move forward with responsibility and purpose.