Artificial intelligence has moved firmly beyond hype. According to PwC’s 2025 Global Workforce Survey, 54% of employees globally say they used AI for their role at least once in the past 12 months – a clear signal that AI tools are beginning to permeate and influence everyday work. Yet, the same research reports that only…
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Italian w(AI)ve-like trends Last summer Confindustria, the main association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy, published a thorough wide-ranging report on the state of art of Artificial Intelligence adoption by Italian companies. The document aims at analysing the current situation of development and potential impact of enabling technologies within a broader spectrum of traditional…
NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology, hosted the second TPM of the European project SMART, on Sep 11-12 2025. Located in Trondheim and holding the record as largest university of the Nordic country, the educational pole has been the most suitable location for a 2-day that let the partners from all over the…
Lithuania’s vibrant startup ecosystem, now valued at €16 billion, is seeing significant momentum in the AI sector. In 2024 alone, AI startups attracted €38.8 million in investments, reflecting growing investor confidence in artificial intelligence innovations. Leading Lithuanian AI companies are developing solutions across industries such as fintech, cybersecurity, and healthcare, helping position Lithuania as a…
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Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how we live, work, and learn. Yet for many, AI still feels distant or overly technical. That’s where the SMART dedicated training program comes in—designed to make AI accessible, practical, and empowering for anyone engaged in or exploring Industry 5.0. From students and jobseekers to professionals and entrepreneurs, SMART…
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a powerful catalyst for business evolution. By its ability to automate repetitive tasks, AI could significantly enhance productivity and leave the floor to people with respects to creativity and intuition. As companies strive to keep the pace of Industry 5.0 transformative impacts, embracing…
Introduction Artificial intelligence is set to reshape procedures and schedules of our productivity rhythm. In order for its efficiency to be fully appreciated and adopted, nonetheless, accompanying the workforce to familiarize with the features and possibilities of the enabling technologies is key. With the European Commission predicting that AI will drive an additional 2.7% in…
Let’s kick-off SMART – the Erasmus+ project on strategic mentoring in AI for European SMEs! The Happening On February, 4th and 5th the Kick-off Meeting (KoM) of the SMART European Project took place, at the premises of Project Leader SGS in Madrid. The two-day gathering was the occasion to present the project objectives and validate the Consortium…