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The Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp) has established the Superior Council of Artificial Intelligence (Consia) to monitor technological advancements and their impact on production sectors and society. The inaugural meeting highlighted Brazil's higher data center construction costs compared to the U.S. and the need for public-private coordination to address productivity stagnation. The council aims to support the development of the digital ecosystem in Brazil by tracking policies and investments in AI.