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Qwen3: Alibaba’s model that challenges OpenAI and DeepSeek in mathematics and coding
While large language models are dominated by the United States, China is gradually strengthening its position in the field of advanced artificial intelligence. With Qwen3, Alibaba aims to offer a competitive model in the strategic areas of mathematical reasoning and code generation.
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ChatGPT Agent: OpenAI Introduces an AI Capable of Planning, Executing… and Learning
Since the emergence of large language models, conversational artificial intelligence has made rapid strides in understanding, content generation, and interactivity. But until now, assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have been limited to the role of a conversational partner, unable to take direct action within a digital environment.
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AI-based age verification in tobacco shops: The CNIL strongly opposes it
In recent years, artificial intelligence systems capable of estimating a person’s age based on their face have become increasingly common in retail settings. Using so-called “smart” cameras, these devices analyze facial features in real time to estimate an age range, without necessarily identifying the individual.
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AI and Speech: Voxtral, Mistral’s Open-Source Response to Large Language Models
Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to vision or text. In recent years, speech has become a strategic area of research, where technical, commercial, and political issues intersect. While automatic transcription has made significant strides, the ability of machines to truly understand spoken language remains a more complex and multifaceted…
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Ocean AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping to Protect Whales in Polynesia
Protecting marine biodiversity is now a global challenge, one that is particularly acute in the oceans’ fragile ecosystems. In French Polynesia, humpback whales, iconic migratory species, face growing pressures: maritime traffic, noise pollution, warming waters, and disruption of their breeding grounds. In light of these challenges, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is…
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A supercomputer that takes things to the next level: Isambard-AI redefines modeling capabilities
On July 15, 2025, the United Kingdom officially launched Isambard-AI, a next-generation supercomputer designed to support large-scale scientific and industrial projects. Located at the University of Bristol, it represents an investment of £225 million, co-funded by the British government and private technology partners.
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Artificial intelligence takes center stage: Netflix is experimenting with generative creation
On July 3, 2025, Netflix reached a symbolic milestone: for the first time, the platform incorporated generative artificial intelligence technology into the production process of one of its original series. The initiative, which is still in the experimental stage, does not involve the script or dialogue, but rather certain visual…
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An intelligent robot on your desk? Hugging Face unveils Reachy Mini
In 2025, Hugging Face unveiled Reachy Mini, a compact, modular, open-source desktop robot designed to make artificial intelligence tangible and interactive. This robot aims to democratize AI robotics by making it accessible to researchers, educators, students, and tech enthusiasts.
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Communicating with animals using AI: a new research center takes on the challenge
In 2025, an interdisciplinary research center bringing together experts in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, ethology, and linguistics was launched to tackle a fascinating challenge: facilitating communication between humans and domestic animals.
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Nvidia circumvents restrictions: a strategic relaunch of AI chips in the Chinese market
Since 2022, the U.S. government has imposed restrictions on the export to China of advanced chips used to train artificial intelligence models.
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Perplexity unveils Comet, a browser powered by artificial intelligence
Perplexity breaks new ground with Comet: artificial intelligence at the heart of navigation In July 2025, Perplexity AI, known for its conversational response engine, announced the launch of Comet, a web browser boosted by artificial intelligence1. This new tool marks a major evolution in information access: it integrates generative AI…
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From ChatGPT to intelligent browser: OpenAI takes artificial intelligence one step further
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is actively working on a new interface that could well transform our relationship with the web: an intelligent browser driven directly by artificial intelligence.
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AI Act: Europe draws the red lines for artificial intelligence in business
Companies involved in generative artificial intelligence finally have a reference document to help them prepare for the requirements of the AI Act. Initially expected in May, the best practice guide dedicated to so-called “generalist” models was finally published by the European Commission on Thursday July 10.
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Meta is finalizing the acquisition of PlayAI, a specialist in AI-powered voice synthesis
In July 2025, Meta announced the completion of its acquisition of PlayAI, a startup specializing in AI-powered voice cloning.¹ This move is part of a broader trend
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Thermoregulating materials: the role of artificial intelligence in combating urban heat
In the face of climate change, cities are particularly exposed to heat waves, amplified by the urban heat island effect. Traditional building materials (asphalt, concrete, glass) store heat and contribute to raising ambient temperatures by several degrees.