Brazil Launches AI Plan with Supercomputers and Cloud Storage
The Brazilian government has announced a new plan to reduce dependence on foreign technology and boost national processing capacity
The Brazilian government has launched a new plan to reduce the country's dependence on foreign technology and boost its national processing capacity. The plan, which includes the acquisition of two supercomputers and the development of a Brazilian cloud storage system, aims to promote scientific research and support the productive sector.
Introduction to the Plan
The plan, known as the Plano Brasileiro de Inteligência Artificial (PBIA), includes a range of measures to promote the development of artificial intelligence in Brazil. The government has announced an investment of R$ 2.3 billion in the plan, which will be used to acquire the supercomputers and develop the cloud storage system.
Supercomputers and Cloud Storage
The plan includes the acquisition of two supercomputers, one of which will be installed in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The supercomputer will have a processing capacity of 7.2 million petaflops, making it one of the most powerful in the world. The cloud storage system, known as the Nuvem Brasileira, will be developed in partnership with private companies and will use Brazilian software to store data.
The following table summarizes the key features of the supercomputers and cloud storage system:
| Feature | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Capacity | Number of petaflops | 7.2 million |
| Location | State where the supercomputer will be installed | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Investment | Amount invested in the supercomputer | R$ 1 billion |
| Cloud Storage | Name of the cloud storage system | Nuvem Brasileira |
| Software | Type of software used | Brazilian |
Partnerships and Investments
The plan also includes partnerships with other countries, including China and Spain. The partnership with China will involve the development of a supercomputer in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which will be used to develop artificial intelligence language in Portuguese. The partnership with Spain will involve the development of open-architecture chips, known as RISC-V chips.
The government has also announced investments in other areas, including the creation of a Centro Nacional de Transparência Algorítmica e IA Confiável (National Center for Algorithmic Transparency and Reliable AI) at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). The center will be used to develop research and standards for the use of artificial intelligence in Brazil.
Conclusion
The Brazilian government's plan to promote the development of artificial intelligence is a significant step towards reducing the country's dependence on foreign technology and boosting its national processing capacity. The plan includes a range of measures, including the acquisition of supercomputers and the development of a cloud storage system, and partnerships with other countries. The government has announced an investment of R$ 2.3 billion in the plan, which will be used to support the development of artificial intelligence in Brazil.
