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Integrating technology and nutrition for healthy eating
Get PDFThe application developed responded to the need to offer personalised meal plans aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for the Argentine Population. This solution used Artificial Intelligence to generate individualised nutritional recommendations and Augmented Reality to scan foods, enabling more conscious eating. It provided concrete benefits, such as access to healthy meal plans, daily progress tracking, and reduced risk of chronic non-communicable diseases. The project integrated knowledge of nutrition, computer science, and user experience design. Technologies such as SwiftUI for declarative interfaces, MVVM architecture to keep logic separate and organised, Node.js for backend development, and MongoDB for unstructured database management were implemented. This combination enabled a robust, flexible, and scalable application. The problem domain analysis highlighted the importance of distinguishing between meal plans and strict diets, emphasising mindful eating as a central focus. Compared to other apps on the market, this proposal stood out for its comprehensive, evidence-based and user-centred approach. In conclusion, the application represented a significant contribution to digital health. Not only did it promote healthy and sustainable eating, but it also proved to be an effective tool for fostering positive habits through education, personalisation and the strategic use of emerging technologies. Its development marked an important step towards digital solutions that improve quality of life
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Journalism Training
Get PDFThis research addressed how the use of artificial intelligence influenced the academic training of journalism students at the Faculty of Social Communication (FACSO) of the University of Guayaquil. It was observed that, although these tools offered benefits such as task automation, data analysis, and content generation, they also created a growing technological dependency. This dependence compromised the development of fundamental journalism skills, such as critical writing, source verification, and analytical judgement. From a theoretical perspective, models such as social communication theory, professional ethics, and the social construction of technology were used to understand the relationship between the student, the technological tool, and the academic environment. Furthermore, it became clear that the implementation of AI required a review of educational methods in order to balance the use of technology with the development of human and ethical skills. Methodologically, the study combined quantitative and qualitative approaches, using surveys and interviews to collect data on the use, perception and learning of these technologies. Finally, it was concluded that AI should not replace critical thinking or journalistic creativity, but rather be integrated ethically and equitably as a complement to the educational process, thus promoting job preparation adapted to the demands of the digital environment
Professionalising to endure: a strategic approach for Argentine family businesses
Get PDFIntroduction: The article addressed the importance of the professionalisation process in Argentine family businesses, focusing particularly on the structuring stage that usually begins ten years after the business is established. It was based on the theoretical analysis of authors such as Quirós, Molinari and Hambra, who provided different perspectives on the challenges faced by founders when professionalising their businesses. Development: It was highlighted that professionalisation involved not only the incorporation of formal rules and processes, but also a profound change in the mindset of the founder, who had to learn to delegate, train successors and adopt new leadership models. It was also observed that this process generated significant transformations in strategies, talent management and organisational control. Molinari stressed that the biggest obstacles were not financial, but emotional and personal, and lay with the leader himself. Hambra contributed the notion of business life cycles, showing how growth without structure led to disorder and highlighted the need for institutionalisation. The emerging role of artificial intelligence as a tool for optimising operational efficiency was also analysed, although its adoption in this type of company remained limited due to the conservative profile of its leaders. Conclusion: The study concluded that professionalisation proved to be the only way to ensure the continuity of family businesses. This process should have begun at the founding stage and included both the transformation of the founder and the integration of disruptive technologies, while always respecting the family identity
Child Sexual Abuse Material provided by Artificial Intelligence
Get PDFThe present study aimed to analyze how artificial intelligence can facilitate the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The scope of the study was descriptive, adopting a qualitative approach, and the research design was non-experimental cross- sectional. The selected sample comprised documents, agreements, laws and books related to the subject matter; the sampling method was non-probabilistic and qualitative data collection instruments were used in the conduct of the study. The results demonstrated the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the criminal sphere, as well as the lack of efficient legislation at both national and international level, even though initiatives addressing these matters have been explored in both contexts, along with an analysis of how these crimes operate. In conclusion, the paper highlighted an increase in the prevalence of crime, emphasizing the complexities of combating it without a clear and robust regulatory framework. This study also underscored the risks posed by social platforms lacking appropriate restrictions. Mutual collaboration among governments, organizations, companies and society is key to address these crimes, and the implementation of preventive strategies is fundamental to mitigate risks and safeguard minors in digital environments. The findings presented in this paper emphasize the need for a regulatory framework that addresses child sexual abuse material preventively and reactively
Maryland Educational Unit Intervention Plan: Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Virtual Reality in Education
Get PDFThis intervention plan will be implemented at the Maryland Educational Unit in Córdoba. Due to technological advances, teachers and students need to incorporate ICT into classroom learning, developing new skills that will help them stay at the forefront of their field. That is why we are proposing to develop a training project on educational innovation, providing tools and strategies such as artificial intelligence, aimed at primary school teachers, for the inclusion of new technologies in classroom practices during the 2024 school year. Six meetings will be held. In the first stage, an informative meeting will be held with the management team and then with the teachers. The first meeting will present the topic of artificial intelligence and its applications in education. The second meeting will introduce Chat GPT, and the third meeting will present virtual reality. The fourth meeting will present different platforms for exploring educational virtual reality content. This will be followed by a practical class. The last meeting will present additional resources and online communities for further exploration of these technologies. The meetings will be led by the external educational advisor. The institution\u27s resources will be used. It is hoped that, with these tools, teachers will acquire critical thinking, reflection, comparison and analysis skills for use in the school environment. These tools develop creativity and innovation, exploring multiple possibilities. The purchase of virtual reality glasses is recommended
Artificial Intelligence, Chat GPT, and Virtual Reality in Education
Get PDFThis intervention plan will be implemented at the Maryland Educational Unit in Córdoba. Due to technological advances, teachers and students need to incorporate ICT into classroom learning, developing new skills that will help them stay at the forefront of their field. For this reason, we are proposing a training project on educational innovation, providing tools and strategies such as artificial intelligence, aimed at primary school teachers, for the inclusion of new technologies in classroom practices during the 2024 school year. Six meetings will be held. In the first stage, an informative meeting will be held with the management team and then with the teachers. The first meeting will present the topic of artificial intelligence and its applications in education. The second meeting will introduce Chat GPT, and the third meeting will present virtual reality. The fourth meeting will present different platforms for exploring educational virtual reality content. This will be followed by a practical class. The last meeting will present additional resources and online communities for further exploration of these technologies. The meetings will be led by the external educational advisor. The institution\u27s resources will be used. It is hoped that, with these tools, teachers will acquire critical thinking, reflection, comparison and analysis skills for use in the school environment. These tools develop creativity and innovation, exploring multiple possibilities. The purchase of virtual reality glasses is recommended
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Production of Illicit Materials
Get PDFArtificial intelligence has profoundly transformed different areas of human development, but it has also been used for criminal purposes, especially in the generation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This alarming phenomenon revealed AI\u27s potential to create hyperrealistic content that is indistinguishable from real images, making it difficult to detect even by specialised analysts. The use of generative AI has enabled the production of sexual images and videos of minors, both synthetic and modified from real photos, posing a serious and growing threat. Organisations such as the Internet Watch Foundation and the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children have documented a significant increase in the number of reports, highlighting the need for more effective legal frameworks and public policies. At the local level, institutions such as the Buenos Aires Cybersecurity Centre warned about practices such as ‘deepnudes’, highlighting the urgent need to take action in national contexts as well. From a criminological perspective, AI was understood as a tool that facilitated criminal opportunities by reducing barriers for offenders and allowing crimes to be committed without direct contact with victims. In the absence of regulation and digital education, the need for a comprehensive response was raised, including legislation, prevention, international cooperation and citizen training. Protecting children and adolescents from these risks required a joint effort between governments, organisations and civil society to ensure the ethical and safe use of technology
Open innovation to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in the financial services industry
Get PDFThis case report examines the implementation of an open innovation program in a software development company, focusing on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption through strategic collaboration with startups.The situational analysis identifies the challenges faced by technology companies in sustaining the rapid pace of innovation driven by exponential technological growth and increasing competition. To address these challenges, several strategies are outlined in action plans aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence adoption and promoting open innovation in both product and process dimensions.The conclusion highlights that the synergy between open innovation and artificial intelligence presents an opportunity to establish a sustainable competitive advantage for financial services companies that embrace it
Big Data and Artificial Inteligence in small and medium-sized companies in the province of Córdoba
Get PDFTechnology behaves in disruptive ways. As the word implies, it abruptly disrupts the way people\u27s lives unfold, mainly the life of organizations. The main objective of this research work was to know whether SMEs in the province of Córdoba, Argentina know the need and the type of adaptation of the organizational system necessary to develop competitively in this 4th. Industrial Revolution, by incorporating Big Data technology and Artificial Intelligence according to the management elements required for this adaptation. The research had a descriptive scope and was carried out through a qualitative approach with a non-experimental cross-sectional design, through semi-structured interviews. The results showed that organizations are already implementing these tools or are considering doing so in the future as they perceive that these are of great help to obtain better results. As a result of this research, we can conclude that this technology is already a reality and companies must adapt to it to survive in this increasingly competitive and competent market
AI and Climate Justice: Ethical Risks of Predictive Models in Environmental Policies
Get PDFThe increasing implementation of predictive artificial intelligence (AI) models in environmental policies poses critical challenges for climate justice, particularly concerning equity and the rights of vulnerable communities. This article analyzes the ethical risks associated with the use of AI in environmental decision-making by examining how these systems can perpetuate existing inequalities or generate new forms of exclusion. Through a systematic literature review of articles in Spanish and English indexed in Scopus between 2018 and 2022, four central thematic axes were identified: algorithmic biases and territorial discrimination, opacity in climate governance, displacement of political responsibilities, and exclusion of local knowledge in predictive models. The results reveal that, although AI can optimize the management of natural resources and mitigate climate change, its application without ethical regulation tends to favor actors with greater technological and economic power, marginalizing populations historically affected by the environmental crisis. It is concluded that it is necessary to develop governance frameworks that prioritize algorithmic transparency, community participation, and accountability to ensure that AI-based solutions do not deepen existing climate injustices