Brazil — Sovereign AI

SoberanIA initiative announces Latin America's most secure physical AI infrastructure via Distributed AI Factory. Strategic alliance: Government of Piauí, MCTI, Telebras, Modular, Scala Data Centers. BNDES-supported 2026 launch of nationalization center for critical components. Builds on PBIA (Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan) projected R$23B investment.

First 100% Portuguese-trained AI model launched nationally. R$35M invested. Phase 2 advancing: implementing Latin America first Distributed AI Factory (Telebras + Scala DC). Models already serving public services via API. Partnership between Government of Piaui, MCTI, Telebras, Modular, and Scala Data Centers.