The moment of artificial intelligence in Brazil has arrived. Surprised? You shouldn't be: universities, startups, big companies and the government itself are adopting tools that used to feel like lab experiments and now solve concrete everyday problems.
Brazil in numbers and current use
Brazil ranks today among the countries most active in AI use. Some data speak for themselves:
- It's among the top three in weekly ChatGPT use, with around 140 million messages exchanged every day.
- It holds the second place in active developers using the OpenAI API.
- A Microsoft study shows that 75% of small and medium businesses in Brazil are optimistic about AI's impact, and 77% of decision-makers believe AI speeds up business processes.
Do you notice the pace? It's not just technological curiosity: it's productive adoption.
Real stories and why it matters
Adoption isn't a cold statistic. Think about these real possibilities:
- Universities using AI to accelerate research and analyze massive datasets.
- Startups automating customer support and freeing up time to innovate on products.
- Companies optimizing supply chains and reducing waste.
- Local governments improving public services and bringing procedures closer to remote communities.
Even in isolated towns, AI can ease access to education and healthcare through tools that translate, summarize and personalize content. Isn't it interesting how one technology can connect capitals and remote territories?
Challenges to turn momentum into benefit for everyone
The enthusiasm is there, but real transformation requires facing several challenges:
- Digital inclusion: quality internet access and devices remain unequal.
- Training: professionals, students and public managers need education in responsible AI use.
- Regulation and transparency: clear rules that protect rights without stifling innovation.
- Infrastructure: data centers, connectivity and support for entrepreneurs outside major hubs.
What's needed? Smart public policies, investment in talent and collaboration between companies, universities and civil society.
The role of OpenAI and public-private collaboration
OpenAI proposes working with the public and private sectors to accompany this process with an emphasis on safety and transparency, without closing the door to creativity and entrepreneurship.
That means supporting training, research and projects that expand opportunities, especially beyond traditional hot spots. The key is that the technology is accessible and its benefits are widely shared.
Can Brazil lead in AI? Yes, if it turns this momentum into lasting capabilities: talent, infrastructure and frameworks that guarantee equity.
Brazil already has the enthusiasm and the stories. Now it's time to turn that into policies, companies and projects that work for the majority, not just a few.
