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On June 12, 2025, the Brazilian government presented the final version of its strategy for artificial intelligence (Plano Brasileiro de Inteligencia Artificial, PBIA). The Labor for Artificial Intelligence (KI) at the Center for Physics Research (CBPF) was opened the following day. Another new laboratory, which is also located there, deals with quantum technology. The draft of the AI strategy was presented in mid-2024 and has now been published in the final version. PBIA was carried out by the National Science and Technology Council (Conselho Nacional de Ciencia e Tecnologia, CCT) with the coordination of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Ministerio da Ciencia, Tecnologia e Inovacao, MCTI) and with the support of the Center for Management and Strategic Studies (Centro de Estudos Estrategicos CGE) worked out. The strategy serves the ethical, safe and sustainable AI development in Brazil and provides investments of up to 23 billion BRL (EUR 3.6 billion) over four years.
The goals include the purchase of a supercomputer to expand capacity for data processing and AI research. The strategy includes all areas from research funding to the training of specialists to the creation of a regulatory environment that is intended to ensure security, transparency and data protection. In addition, AI should be used in the public sector in the future. The aim is to improve services and strengthen the evidence -based political design.
New research laboratories for AI and quantum technology
On June 13, 2025, the MCTI and the CBPF also inaugurated laboratories for AI and quantum technologies in Rio de Janeiro and laid the foundation for a CBPF location in the technology park of the University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
The two laboratories have received around 46 million BRL (EUR 7.2 million) from the MCTI to the Brazilian Funding Agency for Studies and Projects (Financiadora de Estudos E Projetos, Finep) as well as other funding from the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (Conselho Nacional de DesenVolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico, CNPQ). The laboratories are intended to strengthen research and innovation in physics.
The Quantum Technologies Laboratory (Quantumtec) is working on the development and manufacture of components for quantum technology and communication. Among other things, it promotes the integration of nanotechnology, AI and quantum cryptography.
The laboratory for artificial intelligence in physics (Lab-I) is part of the national AI strategy and is dedicated to researching and developing algorithms for astrophysics, cosmology, geophysics and petrophysics. The LAB-IS maintains national and international cooperation and is also involved in innovation partnerships with the oil and gas industry.
With the presence in the UFRJ technology park, top research by the CBPF is to be better integrated into the innovation ecosystem and the cooperation with companies and industry is promoted. The national fund for scientific and technological development (Fundo Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico, FNDCT) supports the construction with around EUR 400 million (EUR 62 million).
For reading GOV.BR (12.06.2025): Publicada Versao Finale Do Plano Brasileiro de Inteligencia Artificial SOB Coordenacao do McTi (Portugiesisch) GOV.BR (13.06.2025): McTi e cbpf inauguram Laboratorios de quantica e ia e lancam pedra fundamental No Parque Tecnologico da Ufrj (Portuguese)
Source:
gov.br
Editor:
24.06.2025
By Tim Morsch, VDI Technology Center GmbH
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Brazil
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Basic research
Information and communication
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innovation
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