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RTP

3 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2023–2026.

PortugalEuropeNational

Cases

Active since

2023

Peak stage

Controversies

Where the AI sits

Workflow & Operations2

Editorial Production1

AI implementations

2026

"3000 Depois de Cristo"

10-episode anthology series (RTP Lab / Toca Produtora) where all set design, scenery and animation were AI-generated; human-written scripts and voice recording; AI restricted to visual elements; premiered on RTP Play April 9

Multimedia & Visual Production3 – Proficiency3 – Collaborative Human–AI

Tool: 2026"", Generative AI image/animation tools (undisclosed)Source ↗

2025

Published "Carta de Princípios para o uso da Inteligência Artificial na Produção de…

Published "Carta de Princípios para o uso da Inteligência Artificial na Produção de Notícias em Televisão e Rádio" (April 2025) — first formal AI governance document covering both TV and radio news; preceded by a 2024 working group; complemented by staff training plan""

AI Ethics & Editorial Policy3 – Proficiency5 – Human-Only

Tool: Policy frameworkSource ↗

2023

Digital Transformation Initiative

Workflow & Operations (General)2 – Adoption3 – Collaborative Human–AI

Tool: Proprietary/CustomSource ↗

Context

RTP is one of 14 organizations in Portugal documented in the index, which holds 18 cases from the country. Its work spans 3 function types, including AI Ethics & Editorial Policy, documented across 75 organizations worldwide.

Part of J·Index — The Journalism AI Index. Every case carries a live source link. Cite with attribution; bulk reproduction is not licensed. Data licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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