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.
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.
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.
