El Periódico Mediterráneo - General27 August 2026 at 02:30
The article describes the current phase of artificial intelligence as a technological "interlude" - a brief and awkward moment where technology already allows performing surprising tasks, but is not yet simple enough for everyone to use it in the same way. It points out that curious professionals can already generate images, videos, write texts, create presentations, develop websites, analyze data, produce music, automate tasks, and design virtual assistants through simple conversations.
The article explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and design, questioning whether AI can really replace designers. Filipa Rocha addresses the fascination with technological innovation and the risks of transformation that AI brings to the discipline of design, often reduced to what is only visible, reflecting on the future of the field in an increasingly automated context.
The School and Municipal Library Network of Seia is promoting, on September 4th and 5th, the 9th edition of the "Leituras" Meeting, under the theme "Readers@: Between pages, pixels and people." The event, which takes place at the Casa Municipal da Cultura in Seia, includes panels and workshops on artificial intelligence, multiliteracies, inclusion, human rights, and the role of school libraries in reader development, targeting educators and teachers at all education levels.
Bill Gates warned in an essay published on his personal website that the transition to the Artificial Intelligence era will be "one of the most turbulent periods in human history," proposing the creation of "Human-Reserved Jobs" to protect approximately 40% of jobs from machine replacement, with financial incentives to maintain human workers. The Microsoft founder also warned about risks such as facilitating crime, creating biological weapons, and negative impacts on young people through virtual companions, in addition to global alerts about disinformation and electoral manipulation using deepfakes.
Social media users accused Google's AI search tool Gemini of presenting biased and racially discriminatory responses depending on the nationality mentioned in the questions. The system reportedly gave very different advice when users indicated different countries, with specific references to France and Algeria, generating controversy and accusations of racial prejudice.
