How BRICS Is Helping the Global South Advance Artificial Intelligence
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-08 09:43:20 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS countries are sharing AI technologies and expertise with developing economies, adapting applications to local infrastructure and development priorities.
- China's Xunfei Healthcare signed a cooperation agreement with Indonesia's PT DSST Mas Gemilang to deploy AI-assisted healthcare solutions.
- India's Qure.ai has deployed its qXR chest X-ray analysis tool in more than 60 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- Customized MAZU weather systems have been deployed in seven countries, including Ethiopia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while more than 40 additional countries access related cloud services.
- Chinese agricultural specialists introduced an intelligent farm management system in Namibia in 2025 to generate fertilizer recommendations based on local soil conditions.
- The New Development Bank approved a $320 million loan for São Paulo's first smart public hospital, designed to incorporate AI-supported diagnostics and remote consultations.