Brazil advances in AI and tech salaries lead the way.

Brazil stands out in innovation and compensation in technology.

Brazil continues to stand out on the global technology scene, with advancements in artificial intelligence, the launch of strategic projects, and regional leadership in salaries for professionals in the sector. In recent days, the country confirmed billion-dollar investments in digital infrastructure and reinforced its position as an innovation hub in Latin America.

AI supercomputer among the five most powerful in the world.

The federal government announced that Brazil will have one of the five most powerful artificial intelligence supercomputers in the world. The project is part of the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan, which foresees investments of up to R$23 billion by 2028. According to the Federal Senate, the equipment will be focused on strengthening data security and the country's digital sovereignty.

Tech salaries are the highest in Latin America.

A survey by the multinational company Deel, released this week, shows that Brazil leads in the remuneration of technology professionals in Latin America. Engineers and data scientists receive, on average, US$67,000 per year. However, there is internal disparity: areas such as sales, marketing, products, and design are still behind international standards.

• Engineering and data: men receive US$$ 88,000; women, US$$ 62,000
• Products and design: men, US$ 110 thousand; women, US$ 96 thousand
• Sales and marketing: men, US$$ 66,000; women, US$$ 61,000

Events and launches drive innovation.

Among the week's highlights, Santos hosted the first edition of Digital Week, with over 100 speakers and the presence of the WhatsApp CEO. The event reinforces Brazil's role as a center for digital innovation. In addition, the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) launched the first national 100% satellite, designed for environmental monitoring.

Challenges and opportunities

Despite the progress, the economic scenario presents challenges. The government revised its 2025 GDP growth projection downwards, from 2.31% to 2.21%, and inflation remains above target. The service sector, the main driver of the economy, had its growth projection reduced from 2.11% to 1.91%.

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