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Image recognition: the promise of a new approach to energy-efficient AI

With Jean-Gabriel Ganascia, Philosopher and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the Faculty of Sciences at Sorbonne University, Simon Thorpe, CNRS Research Director

On October 6th, 2026
3 min reading time

Inspired by the way the brain works, frugal AI could enable image recognition whilst reducing the resources required by current models.

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Artificial general intelligence: the true, the false, and the uncertain

With Laurence Devillers, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Sorbonne University and CNRS Researcher at LISN (Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Digital Sciences)

On September 22nd, 2026
5 min reading time

The arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI), an AI that would match human intelligence, is said to be imminent, between 2029 and 2032.

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Immersive 3D experience at MuAM: witness construction of the Statue of Liberty

With Marius Preda, Associate Professor at Institut MINES-Télécom, Hubert Naudeix, Founder of Aristeas

On September 15th, 2026
4 min reading time

To mark the 140th anniversary of the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is organising an immersive exhibition.

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Behind every algorithm: the unseen workers powering AI

With Antonio Casilli, Sociologist, Professor at Télécom Paris (IP Paris), and Research Associate at the Minderoo Centre for Democracy and Technology, University of Cambridge

On June 17th, 2026
5 min reading time

AI training relies human work, many are underpaid and vulnerable workers who keep systems running on a day-to-day basis.

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Crisis management: how to ensure trust in these critical AI systems

With Sophie Lavaux, Executive Director of safe.brussels and Crisis Management Coordinator for Brussels, Yohann Garcia, Director of Data/AI Programs at Ecole Polytechnique Executive Education

On June 11th, 2026
5 min reading time
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Cryptography: a computer scientist and a quantum physicist win the Turing Award

With Gilles Brassard, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Montreal

On May 27th, 2026
4 min reading time

Their work has had an impact on algorithm design, the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers, and more.