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.
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.