The Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) has defended the integration of AI with technical standardization as a strategic axis for enhancing Brazil’s competitiveness, as presented during a meeting organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). Secretary Pedro Ivo (Secretary for Competitiveness and Regulatory Policy at the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade) emphasized the need for aligning technological development with legal certainty and efficiency, stating that standardization reduces costs and facilitates trade, thereby strengthening Brazil’s international standing. He noted that digital transformation is central to the ministry’s policies, impacting service modernization and information quality, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) highlighted the international aspects of AI governance. Experts discussed global AI effects, regulatory challenges, and the importance of converging different approaches for effective public policies. Tiago Munk (General Coordinator of Quality Infrastructure at the MDIC) underscored the role of technical standards in AI governance and the necessity for Brazil to engage in developing international standards, marking the meeting as a significant step in coordinating AI efforts and positioning the country to address digital economy challenges.
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