THE 360°AI BLOG

AI and the Digital Divide: Accelerating Inequality or a Lever for Inclusion?

AI promises progress but reproduces existing inequalities first. Pew Research finds 58% of adults under 30 have used ChatGPT versus just 10% of those 65+. Globally, 2.2 billion people remain offline. The UNDP documents widening North-South gaps for the fourth year running. Yet in low-HDI countries, 70% see AI as a productivity opportunity. Between inclusive promise and fractured reality: the full verdict, backed by data.

AI and society

Stéphane Guy

May 88 min read

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Artificial Neural Networks: What They Are and How They Actually Work

Behind ChatGPT, facial recognition, and autonomous vehicles lie artificial neural networks, inspired by the brain but grounded in advanced mathematics. They learn from data to recognise, predict, and generate. From their origins in 1943 to the deep learning revolution of 2012, this article unpacks how they work, their real-world applications, and their ethical and environmental limits.

Stéphane Guy

Feb 278 min read

The Technological Singularity: When AI Could Surpass Humanity

The technological singularity describes the moment when AI would surpass humanity across every domain. Forecast for 2045 by Ray Kurzweil, this hypothesis divides opinion: optimists see it as the dawn of an augmented humanity, while skeptics like Yann LeCun dismiss it as impossible. The rise of generative AI since 2022 has reshuffled the deck. Myth or imminent reality? The debate is more serious than it appears.

Stéphane Guy

Feb 268 min read

What Is the Environmental Cost of AI Worldwide?

Comment fonctionne l’IA d’un point de vue énergétique ? Que se passe-t-il en coulisses quand vous posez une simple question à ChatGPT ou demandez à Midjourney de créer une image ? L'IA nécessite une infrastructure lourde pour fonctionner. Quel est l'impact de toutes ces installations ?

Stéphane Guy

Jan 176 min read

AI and space exploration: what purpose for artificial intelligence serve in space?

Artificial intelligence has already made its way into the industry and is now being put to use. But what impact does AI have on space exploration, and what role does it play?

Stéphane Guy

Dec 8, 20257 min read