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From breast cancer detection and chatbots on corporate websites, to education and agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly taking over our lives. Technological advances that raise as many hopes as concerns and question our relationship to digital. Decryption.
The potential of AI to improve medical diagnosis
In the domain of health, artificial intelligence programs prove more effective in predicting the onset of breast cancer than conventional diagnostics, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. This discovery could revolutionize oncology and allow early detection of certain diseases or cancers, such as breast cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among women in France.
Ever more efficient chatbots thanks to AI
The digital giants are not left behind with the adoption of AI. GAFAM, BATX and even social networks such as Snapchat or TikTok are implementing conversational agents based on artificial intelligence. For example, Carrefour recently installed a chatbot called Hopla on its website, capable of offering personalized shopping lists according to the particularities of the user.
Artificial intelligence in support of public services
In France, the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) recently used an AI model resulting from a collaboration with Google and Cap Gemini to identify more than 120,000 undeclared swimming pools. The owners concerned will soon receive a letter inviting them to comply. AI could thus prove useful in improving the efficiency of public services.
AI in education: help or cheat?
In Kenya, university writers offer help to students with their assignments. If some teachers turn a blind eye to this practice, the use of artificial intelligence tools by these editors raises concerns about the possible democratization of cheating.
The rise of AI in Africa in different fields
Artificial intelligence is also becoming increasingly established in Africa, particularly in Morocco, Senegal and Madagascar. It takes different forms and concerns several sectors:
- Agriculture : some startups are betting on agritech to make agriculture more productive, sustainable and efficient, with the help of AI.
- Translation : tools based on artificial intelligence make it possible to improve translation between different languages, thus facilitating international exchanges.
- Education : AI is also present in the field of education, to help with writing homework or to personalize teaching according to the needs of each student.
Europeans faced with the deployment of artificial intelligence
On the occasion of the 7th edition of Viva Technology, an exclusive study conducted in partnership with Harris Interactive Toluna shed light on the perception of Europeans vis-à-vis the deployment of AI. According to this survey, four sectors of activity are particularly concerned:
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- Health
- Trade
- Public services
- Education
As artificial intelligence continues to impose itself in our lives and in a multitude of sectors, it is crucial to question the ethical and social issues linked to these technological innovations. From ensuring responsible use of AI to safeguarding our privacy against digital giants, there are many challenges ahead.
Sources
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