Forging AI Pathways: Portugal's Journey within the EU Digital Landscape

Gabriel Osório de Barros ()
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Gabriel Osório de Barros: GEE - Gabinete de Estratégia e Estudos do Ministério da Economia e do Mar (Office for Strategy and Studies of the portuguese Ministry of Economy and Maritime Affairs)
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No 177, GEE Papers from Gabinete de Estratégia e Estudos, Ministério da Economia

Abstract: This GEE paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the potential and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on Portugal in the context of the EU. Grounded in both global and EU contexts, the study identifies applications and transformative influence of AI across various sectors such as education, health, tourism, manufacturing, financial services or e-government. It also delves into the ethical, social and legal implications of widespread AI adoption, including data privacy concerns and the need for human oversight. The paper examines EU's current stance and policies on AI. Recognizing Portugal's particular opportunities, the study provides strategic recommendations for fostering AI education and training, promoting research and development, supporting AI startups and businesses, ensuring ethical use of AI and encouraging international collaboration. The implications of these strategies extend beyond technological advancement, touching upon broader societal, economic and philosophical issues. The future of AI is also approached, acknowledging both its potential and the inherent challenges of regulating this rapidly evolving field. While this paper provides an analysis of AI within Portugal's context, it is subject to certain limitations, where future research is needed. As the AI landscape continues to evolve, so will the opportunities and challenges it presents, requiring continuous study and proactive policymaking. The study concludes with a reflection on humanity's role in an increasingly automated world, underscoring the importance of balancing AI integration with the preservation of human values. As the architects of AI, mankind carries the responsibility to guide its path and its impact on our existence. We urge for the application of this power with prudence, foresight and empathy, to envision a future where humans and AI may not only coexist but prosper together. Finally, the future of AI is not merely a technological evolution but a chapter in humanity's journey, echoing our choices. It is a future we create, a narrative we pen and a legacy we leave.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Digital Economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: K20 L86 O33 Q55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023-07, Revised 2023-07
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