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The Science, Technology and Innovation Commission (CCT) of the Federal Senate met, this Wednesday (22), to debate the initiatives that stand out in the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan (Pbia). The objective of the public hearing was to evaluate public policy Artificial Intelligence in Brazil: Impact of Public Policies on its Development and Well-Being of the Population.
The acting Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luis Manuel Rebelo Fernandes, presented the structure and strategic axes of the plan and highlighted the role of the government and scientific institutions in the actions. Our objective is to show how this technological revolution can benefit the population in areas such as health, agriculture, environment, industry and education, explained the minister.
The Secretary of Information and Digital Health of the Ministry of Health, Ana Estela Haddad, present at the hearing, highlighted the role of the Unified Health System (SUS) as a practical example of applying artificial intelligence on a large scale. The SUS is not only the largest universal health system in the world, it is an invaluable source of data and a living laboratory for innovation. Artificial intelligence can help us integrate information, strengthen digital sovereignty and build a virtuous cycle between science, industry and government, he stated.
The director of Strategic Information and Innovation at the Ministry of Education, Fernando de Barros Filgueiras, reinforced the potential of AI to improve educational policies and data management in the sector. The national education data infrastructure will be a structuring initiative for thinking about technology in the educational sphere, allowing the Union, states and municipalities to share information and strengthen the collaboration regime in favor of more effective public policies, he highlighted.
Pbia was prepared by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). The policy seeks to promote scientific and technological advancement, solve national challenges and expand social well-being, with actions structured around axes such as technological infrastructure, professional training, research, innovation and governance.
The document is structured around five axes: AI infrastructure and development; dissemination and training of human resources; application of AI to improve public services; encouraging business innovation; and support for regulation and governance.
Senator Astronauta Marcos Pontes (PL-SP) also participated, who requested the hearing; representatives of the Center for Management and Strategic Studies (CGEE); the National Scientific Computing Laboratory (LNCC); the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES); and the National Support Service for Micro and Small Businesses (Sebrae), reinforcing the importance of integration between government, science and the productive sector for the ethical and sustainable development of artificial intelligence in Brazil.
