Artificial Intelligence in the Promotion of Justice, Equality, and Efficiency in Public Procurement and Contracting

Abstract

With the advancement of digitalization in the public sector, Brazil has started to generate a vast amount of data on contracts, procurement processes, payments, and suppliers. In this context, Artificial Intelligence emerges as a powerful ally in making public procurement fairer, more equitable, and more efficient. By integrating different databases, the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies makes it possible to identify suspicious patterns, such as companies lacking operational capacity, abnormal pricing, and possible fraud networks. More than simply automating audits, AI helps strengthen oversight, reduce waste, and protect fair competition. The challenge, however, lies in building reliable, standardized, and up-to-date databases. Tools such as Large Language Models (LLMs) expand the ability to organize information contained in texts and documents, but they require rigorous evaluation to avoid errors and biases. In this process, partnerships between public agencies and universities play a central role, and Brazil already has promising initiatives showing how technology can help combat irregularities and improve public management.