non-computational task
[non-kəm-pyoo-ˈtā-shə-nəl task]
nounpl: non-computational tasks
tarefa não-computacional
1. A task or activity that does not primarily involve mathematical calculations, algorithmic processing, or computer-based problem-solving; work that relies on human judgment, creativity, or manual processes rather than computational methods
Writing a poem is a non-computational task that requires creativity and emotional intelligence.
Escrever um poema é uma tarefa não-computacional que requer criatividade e inteligência emocional.
2. Work that cannot be efficiently solved or executed by algorithms or automated computational processes
Conducting a qualitative interview is a non-computational task that demands human interaction.
Conduzir uma entrevista qualitativa é uma tarefa não-computacional que exige interação humana.
This term is increasingly used in technology and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA as discussions about artificial intelligence and automation become more prevalent. In Brazil, it reflects growing awareness of the distinction between human capabilities and machine learning, particularly in discussions about job automation and the future of work in tech-forward cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
work that requires a human touch
tasks that machines cannot replicate
thinking outside the algorithmic box
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