The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fostering Multifaceted Cooperation among BRICS Nations

The document explores the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth and strengthen cooperation among BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). It argues that while AI can streamline trade, enhance maritime security, and bolster cybersecurity, the bloc must overcome internal economic imbalances and diverse regulatory approaches. The author highlights existing frameworks like the 2015 MoU on Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation and recommends joint R&D, shared ethical guidelines, and infrastructure development to counter the hegemony of the Global North in AI policymaking.

• AI can address intra-BRICS trade barriers, such as opaque licensing and logistical inefficiencies, by automating customs clearance and trade compliance through machine learning and natural language processing.
• BRICS nations can utilize AI to enhance maritime security in critical regions like the Arctic Sea, Western Pacific, and Indian Ocean, specifically by detecting pirate skiffs and improving naval command and control systems.
• The BRICS members have established foundational legal frameworks for technology cooperation, including the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation and the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership.
• AI regulatory approaches vary significantly across the bloc: India focuses on inclusive growth; China emphasizes responsible development and state control; Russia prioritizes infrastructure and R&D; Brazil focuses on fundamental rights and autonomy; and South Africa targets societal well-being while prohibiting social scoring.
• Recent collaborative efforts include the 2023 commitment to an AI study group and a Digital Economy Working Group, as well as a 2024 initiative between Russia and China to exchange best practices on AI ethics and industrial application.
• To effectively compete with the Global North, the author recommends that BRICS nations establish joint R&D hubs for healthcare and climate change, create harmonized ethical guidelines, and develop shared cloud-based computing infrastructure.

APA

Goswami, A. (2024). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fostering Multifaceted Cooperation among BRICS Nations. Africa Policy Research Institute. https://afripoli.org/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-fostering-multifaceted-cooperation-among-brics-nations

Chicago

Goswami, Arijit. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fostering Multifaceted Cooperation among BRICS Nations. Africa Policy Research Institute, 2024. https://afripoli.org/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-fostering-multifaceted-cooperation-among-brics-nations.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{goswami2024role, author = {Goswami, Arijit}, title = {{The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fostering Multifaceted Cooperation among BRICS Nations}}, institution = {Africa Policy Research Institute}, year = {2024}, month = dec, url = {https://afripoli.org/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-fostering-multifaceted-cooperation-among-brics-nations}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }