In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, fostering a culture of innovation and research is imperative. MERIT project aims not only to prepare future experts in advanced digital skills, but to educate the society as well. This is a multidimensional task, therefore current society edification activities are oriented into several different directions, ranging from motivating talks and trainings on innovation adoption and its possibilities, to younger generation (secondary school students and teachers) training on a specific modern technology topic as well as join student-teacher-researcher research projects.

In this era of the artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush, we’re not just spectators to transformative changes; we’re active participants in reshaping our work environments, redefining efficiency, and significantly boosting human productivity. The heart of this revolution beats with the rapid adoption of AI technologies like ChatGPT-4, which promises to automate mundane tasks and simplify complex problem-solving. Yet, as we marvel at these advancements, a skills gap within the workforce emerges, highlighting a divide between those who harness AI to enhance their work and those yet to discover its basic functions.