The global landscape of artificial intelligence is changing at an impressive rate. According to recent UN data, we are on the verge of a revolution in the job market that will require urgent action, especially from countries like Brazil that still seem to have not fully woken up to this scenario. Over the past 24 hours, the news has given us several clear signs that we need to accelerate our strategic positioning as a nation.<\/p>\n
The most shocking data of the last few hours comes directly from the United Nations. AI could affect 40% of jobs worldwide<\/strong>, with the global artificial intelligence market projected to reach an impressive milestone of US$ 4.8 trillion (approximately R$ 26.8 trillion) by 2033<\/strong>, second report released by the UN<\/a>.<\/p>\n This massive impact presents an interesting paradox: while AI promises significant productivity gains, it also threatens to widen existing inequalities. UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) emphasizes that advanced economies are best positioned to reap the benefits of this technology, while developing countries may end up falling behind.<\/p>\n The report underscores something I have been advocating for years in my speaking and mentoring: the urgent need for international cooperation to ensure that AI promotes inclusive human development, and not just the profits of a few corporations and already privileged nations.<\/p>\n While many countries have already understood that AI is a general-purpose technology, with a profound and transversal impact on the economy, culture and society, Brazil still seems to have not fully woken up to this reality. According to article published in Folha de S.Paulo<\/a>, we are observing an intense international mobilization:<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Brazil remains timid in its approach. This timidity is not only worrying; it is potentially devastating for our economic and social future.<\/p>\n Brazil presents an interesting paradox in the AI scenario. According to report by Ag\u00eancia Brasil<\/a>, we are leaders in the ranking of publications on Artificial Intelligence in Latin America, but we have fallen to 20th place in the world ranking.<\/p>\n Our country has 144 AI research units, with great potential for initiatives in life sciences, energy and agriculture. However, the big challenge remains to transform this knowledge into commercial technological applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In my career supporting thousands of startups, I have seen this scenario up close. We have extraordinary talent, but we lack a structure that effectively connects academic research with the market. This is one of the areas where my mentoring has been able to create important bridges, helping entrepreneurs navigate this complex ecosystem.<\/p>\n As we debate our national position, tech giants continue to make strides. Microsoft, which turned 50 on April 4, is determined to cement its leadership in the world of AI. After an initial investment of $13 billion in OpenAI, the company saw its market value increase significantly by integrating ChatGPT with Bing.<\/p>\n Even more impressive, according to report from Estad\u00e3o<\/a>, Microsoft now plans to build its own chips to deliver AI, signaling that it doesn't want to rely on third parties to dominate this market.<\/p>\n The message is clear: companies that do not adapt quickly to this new reality will be left behind. The same goes for countries.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not all worrying news. An inspiring example comes from USP, where a professor diagnosed with autism developed AI tools that use facial pattern recognition and brain signal analysis to diagnose children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).<\/p>\n According to the Brazilian Post Office<\/a>, the work seeks to ensure accurate diagnosis and speed in processes, essential for children who are often not diagnosed in childhood.<\/p>\n This is exactly the kind of application I advocate: technology with a clear social purpose. In my entrepreneurial journey, I have always sought to support initiatives that not only create economic value, but also positive social impact. This is the path to a truly Brazilian AI \u2013 one that solves our specific problems and creates opportunities aligned with our needs.<\/p>\n AI is also raising important cultural issues. An interesting debate has emerged around generative AI tools that turn selfies into anime drawings. According to report from Brasil de Fato<\/a>, this generated heated discussions about implications for culture, sustainability and issues of digital colonialism.<\/p>\n These discussions raise the need for greater awareness and action in the face of the waste of resources and the extraction of cultural value from people in the Global South. As someone who has always advocated for diversity and inclusion in the innovation ecosystem, I see these issues as fundamental to building a more equitable and representative technological future.<\/p>\nThe global mobilization in AI: a race in which Brazil is behind<\/h2>\n
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The Brazilian paradox: leader in research, laggard in application<\/h2>\n
Microsoft: 50 years and a future focused on AI<\/h3>\n
Practical Applications: When AI Meets Social Purpose<\/h2>\n
The Cultural Controversy: AI and Questions of Digital Colonialism<\/h2>\n
The future of work: how can we prepare?<\/h2>\n