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Green energy 30% cheaper and 98% fiber: Portugal's trump cards in the AI race for McKinsey
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Green energy 30% cheaper and 98% fiber: Portugal's trump cards in the AI race for McKinsey

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 16:14

A new global McKinsey report reveals that 80% of professionals gain productivity with artificial intelligence, but only 37% of companies feel improvements in operational results. This data contrasts with individual optimism and highlights a gap between technology adoption and real business impact.

Rita Calvão, associate partner at McKinsey in Portugal, spoke to DN/Dinheiro Vivo about the study results. The consultant dismissed fatalism regarding the technological gap of Portuguese SMEs and deconstructed the fear of massive layoffs caused by AI.

According to the report, Portugal presents significant competitive advantages in the race for artificial intelligence, including green energy 30% cheaper and 98% fiber coverage. These trump cards position the country as an attractive destination for technology investments.

Calvão argued that Portugal needs to move forward with incentives and regulatory simplification to take advantage of these strengths and accelerate the digital transformation of national companies.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers, especially managers and SMEs, face a gap in AI adoption compared to large companies, but the article shows that Portugal has concrete trump cards — cheap energy and fiber — that can be leveraged with the incentives and regulatory simplification requested. This directly affects the competitiveness of local companies and the future of employment in the country.

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