On the Brazilian Observatory for Artificial Intelligence
Oct 7, 2024 49 views 
Artificial Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and economies worldwide, with Brazil and South America emerging as significant players in this global shift. The fundamental need to monitor the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the verticals for sustainable development, government engagement, investment and society at large motivated the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Observatory (OBIA). It is also an integral part of the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA), and a former objective of the Brazilian Strategy of AI aims to become the leading platform for monitoring the uses of AI in the country. OBIA is part of Axis 5 of the PBIA focused on supporting the regulatory and governance process of AI. This research paper explores the current state, challenges, and potential of AI development in the region, examining how technological advancements are influencing economic growth, societal change, and policymaking across South America, with a particular focus on Brazil as a leading hub of innovation. It is also investigating common aspects of the research agendas as with IRCAI’s SDG Observatory, particularly in what regards machine learning workflows and approaches complementing traditional and crowdsourced heterogeneous data collection and analysis.