Brazil’s top foreign policy advisor, Celso Amorim, asserted that the global artificial intelligence landscape is increasingly defined by a rivalry between the United States and China. Speaking at the Forte de Copacabana International Security Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Amorim stated that Latin America and Europe are currently being excluded from this critical technological competition. He highlighted the contest centers around control of essential resources like rare earths, access to data, and the establishment of AI governance standards. Amorim, a former minister, framed the situation as a two-power dynamic, suggesting other regions are largely observing rather than actively participating. The conference, hosted by the Brazilian Centre for International Relations, served as a platform for Amorim to articulate Brazil’s perspective on this evolving geopolitical issue. This assessment raises concerns about the potential for a widening technological gap and the implications for global influence.