The new illiterates
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who do not know how to learn, unlearn, and relearn everything all over again.

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The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who do not know how to learn, unlearn, and relearn everything all over again.

One of the major obstacles to the much-heralded Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution lies not in the technology, but in the human element. Although the tools are already developed and accessible, workers and companies face the challenge not only of learning how to use them, but also of finding ways to adapt to living alongside them. This transition...

Artificial intelligence may speed up processes, but it still depends on something that cannot be automated: vision. Opinion by Giuline Bastos.

The transformation of work is no longer a projection, but a reality. This was the reflection I shared at the “Reprogramming Work” conference in Lisbon, organised by ECO, where it became clear that Artificial Intelligence is establishing itself as a general-purpose technology with a cross-cutting impact on the economy – from industry to services. Faced with this...

Which skills will be fundamental in the industry of the future? Watch the 'Fora da Caixa' meeting, live on the Observador and Caixa websites and social media channels on March 26th, to find out.

The Portuguese have already adopted AI, with 38.7% of the population using these tools according to the INE, a figure that jumps to 81.5% among students. With 59.2% possessing basic digital skills, the challenge lies in security: 45.2% have already encountered aggressive or discriminatory content online.

The ZERO1 project is aimed at students from the 1st to 3rd cycles and is the result of a partnership between ENSICO and NOS, aiming to promote 'equal access and proximity to digital skills'.

Called ZERO1, the project is aimed at students from the 1st to the 3rd cycles of basic education.

How can we prepare and train students for the world while denying access to one of the tools most used in the real world? Opinion piece by Joana Mendonça

AI is becoming an integral part of website design and development, supporting research, content structuring, user experience (UX) exploration and increased development efficiency.

A report shows Europe is ahead in AI use by individuals, while US companies lead in corporate AI adoption and deployment.

Almost half of Portuguese marketing teams consider themselves occasional users of artificial intelligence (AI), with 21% already reporting frequent use. This is one of the main conclusions of the study “The Challenges of Marketing Departments in Portugal”, carried out by the company Departamento de Marketing and based on 117 respondents. The study also reveals ...

Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday academic and professional life. Ignoring it does not prepare students for the future — it only postpones an inevitable debate. Opinion by António Fontaínhas Fernandes

The Minister of Education acknowledged that artificial intelligence should be made a complementary tool to enhance our students' abilities.

The Minister of Education said today in Sobral de Monte Agraço that the use of Artificial Intelligence “is a reality that cannot be ignored”, urging schools to adapt to maximise the benefits and minimise the risks.

The minister urges schools to adapt to maximise benefits and minimise risks.
