With just a few commands, artificial intelligence tools already generate texts, codes and automate entire routines, which has led many people to imagine that entering the world of technology has become simpler or even dispensable. However, according to experts, reality points in another direction: AI speeds up flows, but final decisions, validation of results and solution of complex problems remain in the hands of the trained professional.
For professor Leandro Augusto, from Mackenzie’s Faculty of Computing, using AI is not equivalent to mastering technology. Solid technical foundations, business understanding and critical reasoning remain the basis for working professionally in IT areas.
After all, it is not enough to just give an order to an artificial intelligence: it is essential to know how to formulate the right question, analyze what was delivered and, especially, correct or redirect when the output does not meet expectations. And this understanding is already consolidated in the day-to-day activities of companies.
AI accelerates processes, but does not replace knowledge
In recent years, organizations from different sectors have started to adopt artificial intelligence on practically all fronts of activity. At the same time as productivity increased, however, failures emerged resulting from the inappropriate use of these solutions.
From codes with vulnerabilities to fabricated responses and automations that generate operational problems, most errors appear exactly when there is a lack of qualified supervision throughout the process. Recent studies, such as those from the ILO, reinforce that AI systems in people management, for example, still rely heavily on quality data and human control to avoid biases and structural flaws.
AI can speed up steps and simplify repetitive tasks, but it does not replace logical reasoning, strategic vision or in-depth technical knowledge. On the contrary: the more sophisticated the tools become, the greater the demand for professionals prepared to guide them correctly.
The market wants professionals who know how to solve problems
For a long time, working in technology was linked almost exclusively to programming. Today, the field encompasses much more than writing lines of code.
Companies are looking for professionals capable of mapping real demands, building complete solutions, analyzing data, managing systems and aligning technology with the strategic objectives of the business.
It is exactly in this context that courses such as Information Systems have gained even greater relevance.
The degree combines technical and strategic skills to prepare professionals capable of working on various market fronts, such as systems development, data analysis, information security, technology management and digital transformation.
With digitalization advancing at a rapid pace in companies, those who can combine technical knowledge and business vision have become essential players.
Technology has changed and so has training
The arrival of artificial intelligence has also transformed the academic environment. Universities and technology courses began to integrate AI tools into the learning process, treating technology as support, not as a substitute for teaching.
In practice, this means enabling students to understand how artificial intelligence works, recognize their limitations and employ them ethically and strategically in the job market.
In the end, just knowing how to activate commands was never enough to train an expert.
Solid training continues to be a differentiator
Even with all the transformations driven by artificial intelligence, one aspect remains unchanged: well-trained professionals remain indispensable.
The difference is that, now, in addition to technical mastery, the market expects people to know how to collaborate with new technologies, interpret complex scenarios and make decisions based on critical thinking.
In this scenario, training in technology gains even more weight. Courses such as Information Systems contribute to building a consistent foundation that links theory and practice, preparing the student to work in different areas of the digital market.
Graduating at Mackenzie offers this path aligned with the current requirements of the technology area, with an emphasis on technical skills, critical analysis and strategic business vision. Visit the official website and find out more about the university’s technology courses.
