The AI Dilemma in Brazil: Between Advances and Structural Challenges

Today I will share an analysis of the last 24 hours in the Artificial Intelligence scenario in Brazil, bringing a perspective based on my experience in the innovation ecosystem.

As an entrepreneur and specialist who closely follows the digital transformation in the country, I see a worrying scenario revealed by recent Cisco research: only 25% of Brazilian companies are truly prepared to adopt AI. It is a number that worries me, especially because it represents a drop of 29% compared to the previous year.

On the other hand, we see interesting movements in the market. The Itaú has just launched its generative AI, demonstrating that major players are willing to invest in innovation. In my experience leading corporate innovation initiatives, I know that projects of this magnitude require not only resources, but above all a profound cultural change.

An important warning comes from Gartner on Data Center Power Shortages. This is a challenge we need to take seriously – by 2027, 40% of data centers could be limited by power shortages.

The regulatory landscape is also in turmoil. Bill 2,338/2023 seeks to establish guidelines for the use of AI in Brazil, and the OAB has already defined ethical limits for the use of technology in the legal profession.

A critical problem I observe is the “hallucination” of AI systems, as pointed out by Palqee startup. In my experience with startup acceleration, I see that this is a challenge that needs to be addressed urgently to ensure the reliability of the systems.

What can we do in this scenario? Based on my experience building bridges between different actors in the ecosystem, I suggest:

• Invest in technical training and talent development
• Create mentoring programs focused on responsible AI implementation
• Establish partnerships between startups and large companies to accelerate technology adoption
• Actively participate in regulatory discussions

Now is the time for coordinated action. We need to join forces between the public and private sectors and academia to overcome these challenges and position Brazil as a relevant player in the global AI scenario.