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.
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
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.
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.
$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 as a hybrid of a next-generation search engine and a cognitive assistant, Perplexity offers a search experience based on AI-generated responses that are sourced, contextualized, and up-to-date.
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 in the field of AI. This announcement marks a pivotal step in the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (SNIA), launched in 2018 by the President of the Republic.
When Artificial Intelligence Transforms Marketing: Toward a More Agile, Personalized, and Strategic Marketing Role
Marketing and communications are among the first fields to be impacted—and enhanced—by artificial intelligence. From audience segmentation to content generation, campaign automation, and customer journey optimization, AI is permeating every link in the value chain.
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.
Medical artificial intelligence reaches a milestone: Microsoft announces a highly accurate AI for complex cases
Microsoft has just unveiled an artificial intelligence system that outperforms humans in complex medical diagnoses. According to a comparative study conducted across thousands of clinical scenarios, this AI is up to four times more accurate than general practitioners in certain rare or difficult-to-identify situations.¹
AI without the cloud: Gemini Robotics is transforming embedded robotics
What if robots became truly autonomous, without relying on a cloud connection? On June 24, 2025, Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini Robotics On-Device, an on-device version of its Gemini artificial intelligence model, designed to operate directly on robotic machines.
