By the Skunkworks Team – Portugal Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has moved from a fascinating concept to a practical business tool. What began as experimentation with chatbots, content generators, and automation platforms has evolved into something much bigger. Today, organisations are actively integrating AI into business processes, customer service, cybersecurity operations, software development, data analysis, marketing, and decision-making. The conversation is no longer about whether businesses should use AI. The question is whether their people are ready to work alongside it. As organisations accelerate their AI adoption strategies, a new skills gap is emerging, one that many business leaders are only beginning to recognise. The Shift from AI Experimentation to AI Implementation In 2024 and 2025, many organisations were exploring AI through pilot projects and limited use cases. By 2026, the landscape has changed. Businesses are investing in AI-powered...