This report examines the application of artificial intelligence in journalism in Portugal, mapping current practices, levels of adoption and emerging trends across the sector. Developed within the framework of the Study on the Application of AI in Journalism in Portugal, the report is scientifically coordinated by the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of NOVA University Lisbon, in collaboration with national and international academic institutions, and with the involvement of leading media groups and regulatory bodies.

It assesses the impact of AI on news production and distribution processes, audience engagement and newsroom organisation, identifying key ethical, professional and regulatory challenges.

Funded by the European Media and Information Fund under the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s Democracy and Civil Society Programme, this is the first technical output of the project. It establishes the analytical foundation for subsequent phases, including stakeholder consultation and the development of strategic recommendations.