At a time when Artificial Intelligence is profoundly transforming the way we produce, access, and use knowledge, it is essential to reflect on the irreplaceable role of education and teachers.

We are pleased to share two opinion articles by Professor António Teodoro, Director of the Institute of Education at Universidade Lusófona and Director of CeiED, published in VISÃO magazine in June 2026. These articles invite readers to reflect on the challenges that AI poses to schools, democracy, and the education of future generations:

• When Machines Answer, Who Learns to Judge? – A reflection on the importance of critical thinking, discernment, and the ability to exercise judgement in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms.

• The Smarter Machines Become, the More We Need Teachers – A defense of the essential role of teachers as mediators of human relationships, knowledge, and citizenship in an era where technology cannot replace education.