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...
AI Trends in 2025: Between Revolutions and Challenges
Artificial intelligence is experiencing a dazzling acceleration at the start of 2025, reshaping industries and the global economy. From the rise of generative AI to advances in cybersecurity, and the growing power of China alongside European ambitions, current trends are shaping a future dominated by automation and innovation. Google Cloud and other key industry players...
EntrepreneurIA Meeting with Mathieu Merian, Founder of Somanity
Mathieu Merian, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, is behind an ambitious project: Somanity. This French start-up, specializing in the development of 3D-printed exoskeletons, is committed to restoring lost mobility to people with motor disabilities. The story of this initiative began in 2021, inspired by a close friend of Mathieu's who suffers from multiple sclerosis. Faced with the...
EntrepreneurAI Interview with Alan Ferbach, Co-founder of Videtics
Alan Ferbach, a graduate of Polytech Nice Sophia Antipolis, is the co-founder and CEO of Videtics, a company established in 2019 with his partners Alexandre Reboul and Pierre-Alexis Le Borgne, specializing in AI-powered video analysis. They have developed solutions designed to leverage video streams to improve security, mobility, and space management in smart cities, private...
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...
WAICF 2025: AI and Cybersecurity, a Strategic Battle Between Attack and Defense
At WAICF 2025, David Grout, CE Manager SEMEA at Google, presented "AI Trust, Security & Compliance: AI & Cybersecurity — Eternal Flame, Frozen Heart". In this presentation, he analyzed cyber threats enhanced by AI, cybercriminals' strategies, as well as the opportunities offered by AI to strengthen cybersecurity. AI, a Double-Edged Sword for Cybersecurity The...