Destination Mars
Gernot Grömer believes the first human to set foot on Mars has already been born. The astrophysicist thinks this journey should be possible within 20 to 30 years. His ‘analog missions’ are…
Can artificial intelligence be feminist as calls against inclusivity grow?
A few concepts arguably dominated remarks at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris this February: inclusivity, ethics and deregulation. Debates about these themes, complimentary for some but conflicting for others, will…
Digital parenting: Priorities to consider on Safer Internet Day
February 11th marks Safer Internet Day – as its name suggests,the day is aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible digital world, especially for children and families. Elizabeth Milovidov from digitalparentingcoach.com…
Africa and AI
Tech innovators tailoring artificial intelligence to the continent's context head to Paris for a global summit on the tech's next steps. A parallel event spotlights the regional push to develop AI in…
Macron embraces artificial intelligence as Paris gears up to host two day summit
Paris gears up to host the AI summit. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he has spoken to Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, as one 72 year-old finds himself…
Paris AI Summit: India fosters AI startups and initiatives
As global powers vie for dominance in the field of AI, India, which ranks 10th globally in terms of private investments, is determined to establish itself as a leading force.…
AI and the arts: A new cultural frontier
In this show we're reflecting on the rise of the machines, as AI-generated arts are becoming a mainstay of the cultural landscape. As Paris hosts the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, we ask:…
Smartphones: A lifeline or a dangerous distraction?
On World No Mobile Phone Day, we take a look at how this event started and was named in honour of a famous French song. We also dive into which nations are…
France announces creation of 35 new data centres as AI summit kicks off
France's digital minister has announced that 35 sites were ready to host data centres in the country, as the global AI summit opens its doors. It's an opportunity for Emmanuel Macron to…
Artificial intelligence and the future of journalism
Most newsrooms have a mix of excitement and concern over artificial intelligence. The technology is racing so fast that many outlets are struggling to keep up, much less establish thoughtful charters on…
Italy blocks DeepSeek over data privacy concerns
Italy's data protection agency has moved to block the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek after its developers failed to hand over information about how personal data is collected and whether it's stored on…