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.
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 challenge.
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 emerging as a strategic tool for cetacean conservation.
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.
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 phase, does not involve the script or dialogue, but rather certain visual elements generated by an AI image generator.
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.
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.
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.
When Artificial Intelligence Shapes the Future of Architecture: Toward AugmentedArchitectural Design
Architecture, a discipline that combines technical rigor with artistic expression, is undergoing a profound transformation in the age of artificial intelligence. Historically guided by hand-drawn sketches and formal intuition, the profession is now embracing new digital paradigms.
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.
