Acesso à formação em Inteligência Artificial para pessoas de baixa renda: um Estudo de Caso em Sergipe

• Catuxe Varjão de Santana Oliveira IFS
• Eddie Fernandes de Jesus Menezes UFS
• Felipe Jovino dos Santos IFS
• Gabriel do Nascimento Santos Silva IFS
• José Matheus Oliveira Cavalcante IFS
• Stephanie Kamarry Alves De Sousa IFS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/encompif.2023.230781

Abstract

This paper addresses accessibility to Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in Brazil, with a focus on Sergipe. We have identified that individuals from low-income backgrounds face barriers to entry in this field, such as a lack of financial resources, prior knowledge in technology, and English proficiency. We propose solutions such as scholarship programs and awareness campaigns regarding AI. We conclude that free initiatives, like the program offered by the Federal Institute of Sergipe, have democratized access to AI education, enabling individuals from low-income backgrounds to develop skills and enter the growing job market in this field. The democratization of access to AI education is essential for reducing inequalities and creating a fairer and more equitable future, where everyone can contribute and thrive in the era of artificial intelligence.

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