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...
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...
WAICF 2025: AI Revolutionizes the Space Industry with Thales Alenia Space
At WAICF 2025, Nicola Maillot from Thales Alenia Space delivered a captivating presentation on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the space industry. Far from being merely a futuristic concept, AI is now integrated into every stage of satellite lifecycles, from design and manufacturing to in-orbit operations. Her presentation highlighted three major areas:...
WAICF 2025: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law, Between Innovation and Ethical Challenges
Aude Mutter, a lawyer at the Nice Bar, and Yves-Marie Le Bay, Doctor of AI and Professor at Université Côte d'Azur and EDHEC Business School, led a fascinating conference on the growing impact of AI in the legal profession. Their presentation addressed three major areas: the gradual integration of AI into legal practices, the ethical...