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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—are facing growing pressures: shipping traffic, noise pollution, warming waters, and disruption of their breeding grounds.…
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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 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 elements derived from…
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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
In July 2025, Perplexity AI, known for its conversational response engine, announced the launch of Comet, an AI-powered web browser.
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From ChatGPT to the smart browser: OpenAI is pushing artificial intelligence even further
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is actively working on a new interface that could well transform the way we interact with the web: a smart browser powered directly by artificial intelligence.
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AI Act: Europe Sets Clear Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in Business
Companies involved in generative artificial intelligence now finally have a reference document to help them prepare for the requirements of the AI Act. Originally expected in May, the best-practice guide for so-called “general-purpose” 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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Thermoregulatory materials: the role of artificial intelligence in combating urban heat
In the face of climate change, cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves, which are exacerbated by the urban heat island effect. Traditional building materials (asphalt, concrete, glass) absorb heat and contribute to raising ambient temperatures by several degrees.
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Amazon: A Powerful AI Powering a Million Logistics Robots
In 2024, Amazon officially reached a symbolic milestone: more than one million robots deployed in its warehouses around the world. This unprecedented expansion of physical automation is accompanied by a major technological shift: the integration of in-house artificial intelligence, interconnected with its entire robotic infrastructure.
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$200 a month for a conversational AI: Perplexity’s strategic gamble
In June 2025, Perplexity AI, a rising star in the field of conversational artificial intelligence, announced the launch of its premium service, “Perplexity Max,” priced at $200 per month. Positioned somewhere between a next-generation search engine and a cognitive assistant, Perplexity offers a search experience based on…
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Take the Plunge into AI: A National Plan to Make Artificial Intelligence Accessible to All French Businesses
On July 1, 2025, at an event held in Bercy, Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, unveiled the “Osez l’IA” program, the government’s brand-new initiative on AI. This announcement marks a pivotal milestone in the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence…
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Artificial Intelligence Makes Sports History: A 100% Robot-Played Match Takes Place in China
This weekend, China hosted the first-ever official match between two teams composed entirely of robots controlled by artificial intelligence. The event, held in Guangdong Province, marks a symbolic milestone in the history of embedded AI and mobile robotics.