Recent News from the Advancements in Artificial Intelligence
Recent news from the advancements in artificial intelligence comes in from the launching of the Latin American Index of Artificial Intelligence (ILIA 2024) by Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Latin American Index of Artificial Intelligence (ILIA 2024)
The ILIA 2024 assessed the situation in 19 countries across the region, gauging their preparedness in terms of artificial intelligence. In addition the highest rank goes to Chile with an impressive score of 73.07. Trailing closely behind is Brazil with 69.30 and Uruguay with a score of 64.98.
Key Findings
Chile’s commendable performance can be attributed to its significant investment in technological infrastructure, training programs, and supportive policies, earning it high scores in every dimension of the index. It also leads the region in AI research publications and the number of active researchers.
Economic and Labour Impact
Incorporating generative AI tools in Chile could potentially lead to a growth spike of 1.21 percentage points annually, equivalent to USD 3.381 billion. This illustrates the immense potential of AI to drive innovation and optimize administrative and decision-making processes.
Practical Applications
Several successful cases of practical AI applications were highlighted, including the “Humboldt Cable” for connectivity in Chile, the educational chatbot “Plu” in Brazil, and “Project Guacamaya” for Amazon conservation in Colombia.
This news becomes particularly significant due to its recent release on September 24, 2024, focusing on the evaluation and impact of artificial intelligence in the Latin American region. With its unmatched potential in shaping our future, understanding and adapting to AI will have consequential effects on our economies, societies, and day-to-day lives.
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