Uruguay remains on the podium of the “pioneer countries” of Latin America in the development of Artificial intelligence (IA), for its progress in the adoption of technology and in the implementation of its strategy to consolidate it in the different sectors of the economy.
The three were highlighted as “pioneer” countries for having a favorable environment that enhances research, development and adoption of technologies, promoting innovation and AI application.
Other countries in the region appeared behind in the “adopters” category, including Argentina (55.77), Colombia (52.64) and Mexico (51.40).
Uruguay, leader in infrastructure
The study contemplates three dimensions: Enabling Factors; Research, Development and Adoption; and Governance. In terms of infrastructure, Uruguay leads the list with 67.90 points, above Chili (67.58) and Costa Rica (55.86).
At the same time, the ILIA highlighted that better levels of entrepreneurial environment are observed in the country, private investment, and appearance of startups, as well as human talent.
On the other hand, in the dimension Research, Development and Adoption, Brazil appears first (79.15), Chile second (75.36) and Uruguay third (66.89).
Regarding scientific development in AI, the ILIA observed a growing number of multidisciplinary publications associated with AI, reaching a total of 80% in the region, most of them linked to clinical medicine.
The attraction of talents and the importance of artificial intelligence
Rodrigo Durán, manager of CENIA, highlighted, among the main findings of the study that, “although the development of human talent specialized in AI increased in Latin America and the Caribbean, we are still far below the figures of the northern hemisphere” and countered: “Similarly, there is a flight of talent that is not retained in the region, with the exception of Costa Rica and Uruguay, which have managed to attract more talent than they they have lost.
The Minister of Science, Aisén Etcheverry, He highlighted that “having an index of this nature helps us move forward with consistent policies and is essential for the success of these strategies.”
Meanwhile, the deputy executive secretary of ECLAC, Javier Medina Vásquez, He maintained that “the new technological revolution, marked by artificial intelligence, has the potential to become a key engine to overcome the development traps in which Latin America and the Caribbean is mired.”
“AI can drive innovation and address key challenges in health, education and the environment, while it can optimize governments’ administrative processes, improve decision-making and better respond to citizen demands. But it can also deepen pre-existing socioeconomic gaps if we do not act quickly and decisively, especially in terms of investment, infrastructure, education, computing capabilities and regulation,” he added.
Source: Ambito
