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Society · Funchal · 23 July 2026

University Lecturer Questions Artificial Intelligence Amidst Educational Challenges

A university lecturer reflects on Artificial Intelligence's capacity to replace human work, particularly in light of recent issues within the Portuguese educational system.

University Lecturer Questions Artificial Intelligence Amidst Educational Challenges

The end of the academic term at universities brought with it the completion of assessments, access exams, and master's applications, culminating in a period of intense activity for lecturers. Concurrently, discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential to replace human work are gaining momentum.

However, a university lecturer questions AI's autonomy, arguing that while it processes data, it lacks the capacity for original creation or reasoning characteristic of human intelligence. Students' preference for machines over intellectual effort is viewed with concern.

The article also addresses recent "blunders" in national exams and pre-university education, including issues with digitalization and exam allocation. The lack of adequate responses from the Minister of Education and the chaotic management of results are criticized, highlighting the complexity of the challenges facing the educational system.

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