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The Tournefeuille Media Library is once again positioning itself as a key venue for the dissemination of science, focusing this year on the fascinating world of artificial intelligence during the Science Festival. This event promises to inspire and inform through key moments that meet the expectations of curious adults and children in search of discovery.In Tournefeuille, this year’s Science Festival is focusing on artificial intelligence, offering residents an opportunity to explore this technology through a series of captivating events. Two key events are being organized: the first dedicated to adults with an enlightening lecture, and the second aimed at children with an educational workshop. These events help to uncover the mysteries of AI while initiating a relevant debate on its impact on our daily lives. A Conference to Decode Artificial Intelligence On Saturday, October 4, the Tournefeuille Media Library opens its doors to a conference dedicated to understanding and critiquing artificial intelligence. Entitled « What is AI? », this one-and-a-half-hour session aims to demystify a technology that has become ubiquitous. From the use of algorithms in our phones to advanced applications in sectors such as healthcare and the fight against climate change, the topics covered are numerous. Fears surrounding bias in algorithms, the influence of economic and political interests, and the impact of AI on our decisions will be at the heart of the debate led by two renowned experts.
Meeting with Leading ExpertsCéline Chantry Darmon and Meriem Ouerdani are the keynote speakers at this meeting. Céline Chantry Darmon, a genomics researcher and data scientist at Sonio, will share her expertise on the application of AI in theprenatal diagnosis
while exploring its connection to
creativity. She also works to recognize the role of women in scientific research. Meriem Ouerdani, a member of the Toulouse Computer Science Research Institute, will provide academic insights on the current challenges and limitations of AI. This debate is organized in collaboration with ANITI, the interdisciplinary cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence.A fun workshop for young minds A few days after the conference, on Wednesday, October 8, children in Tournefeuille will have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of AI through a fun workshop . Designed specifically for 10- to 12-year-olds, this event explores the mechanisms of machine learning, strengthening their understanding and curiosity about this technology. Young participants will learn how a machine learns, whether it is trustworthy, and how to use it appropriately, all through concrete, age-appropriate experiences. An invitation to intergenerational reflection With these two landmark events, the Tournefeuille Media Library is positioning itself as a true vehicle for knowledge and discussion around artificial intelligence. By offering both a platform for reflection for adults and a captivating introduction for younger audiences, the Science Festival becomes an opportunity to bring science to life and make it accessible. It’s an ideal way to encourage citizens of all ages to question a technology that is transforming our daily lives and will shape the future.
