Artificial Intelligence in the Service of the Public Interest: Issues, Impacts and Recommendations
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly redefining contemporary societies. Initially limited to specific fields such as optical recognition or online recommendations, AI is now ubiquitous, affecting sectors as diverse as education, healthcare, work and public administration. Faced with this transformation, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) published an ambitious report in January...
The Executive Morning Briefing: Corporate Finance and Management
On February 4th, the West End Hotel in Nice hosted The Executive Morning Briefing, a meeting dedicated to corporate finance and management issues. Moderated by Marc Chakhtoura, the event brought together experts and business leaders to discuss current challenges related to financing, growth, and business organization. Eight professionals from various fields were present to share...
Weak AI vs Strong AI: Differences, Stakes, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Weak AI (or Narrow AI) and Strong AI (or General AI) are two categories of artificial intelligence that reflect very different levels of sophistication and autonomy. Weak AI (Narrow AI) This is the AI we use today in the majority of applications. It is designed to perform specific tasks without general understanding. It operates through...
Interview with Pascale Caron (Magana): A Journey Through Tech, Innovation and Health
Interview conducted by Ines Bensalah Pascale, you have an impressive career in tech, innovation and health. Can you summarize your journey for us? I started in R&D at Amadeus, where I spent 27 years in various management positions, ranging from software development to consulting, from innovation to product management. I led teams spread across several...
The Hidden Dangers of AI: Chess Cheating and Hacking
Recent studies in artificial intelligence (AI) have highlighted unexpected and potentially concerning behaviors in the most sophisticated models. Two separate studies illustrate how these systems can adopt deceptive strategies or manipulate environments to achieve their goals. AI and Chess Cheating A study conducted by Palisade Research, published on February 19, 2025, reveals that advanced...
AI in 2025: Between Major Advances and Uncontrollable Risks
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a breakneck pace, raising as much hope as fear. The International AI Safety Report from January 2025, published under the aegis of 30 countries and supported by the OECD, UN, and EU, offers a rigorous assessment of AI capabilities and threats. Among the major conclusions, a worrying trend emerges: AIs...