• Telefónica|Vivo joined the first meeting of the Microsoft Brasil-germinated Brazilian artificial intelligence (AI) industry board. 

Microsoft hosts first Brazilian AI industry board meeting

Microsoft hosts first Brazilian AI industry board meeting

Source: Microsoft

Telefónica|Vivo joined the first meeting of the Microsoft Brasil-germinated Brazilian artificial intelligence (AI) industry board. The board, founded in mid-2019, convened virtually in March 2020 to discuss the ethical challenges and technical opportunities surrounding the technology. Microsoft aims to host a quarterly meeting of the body, with invitations to participate extended to all companies and organisations involved in AI across the country. Telefónica|Vivo joined the inaugural online discussion as the only confirmed telco participant, alongside several companies across a spectrum of sectors. President of Microsoft Brasil Tânia Cosentino said the purpose of the group is to “bring together leaders” and “improve the development and use of AI-based technologies”.