ESSEC Metalab for Data, Technology and Society

@Essec created the Metalab with the deep conviction that "AI is no longer a technological issue, and goes far beyond the technical. It must permeate all the school's programs". We are glad the AI community gathered in full force to meet & share its excitment on the topic! (3/3)

This first edition was an opportunity to dive into AI strategy for France and Europe, with a particular focus on Generative AI. Speakers shared valuable insights, offering a glimpse into the government's AI goals, as well as lively debates on the challenges of Generative AI (2/3)

🥂 EVENT | Getting ready for the opportunities of Generative AI What a great way to (re)start the year! As an active member of @HubFranceIA, ESSEC Metalab was invited to join the Restart event, an exceptional opportunity to gather and meet AI practitioners and experts! (1/3)

💡 ARTICLE | How do you measure innovation? Organizations often face conflicting values and challenges in defining success. @essec Prof. Veronica Casarin proposes a new framework to tackle this. 👉 bit.ly/3I3ehHS #innovation #value #performance

👉 INVITATION | Metalab IDEAS invites you to its next roundtable discussion | February 6 - 5:30pm Are you curious about how AI will shape your future career and feeling overwhelmed by its growing presence in academic life? Join us next Tuesday 👉 bit.ly/3OrrrBX #tech #ai

👥 EDUCATION | @essec and @centralesupelec: Pioneering Pathways in Data and AI Metalab is delighted with the spirit of collaboration and combined efforts to achieve academic excellence through the two programs co-designed: bit.ly/49dcIm7 #education #data #management

💡 OPINION | Reinventing management: the age of hybrid intelligence In an op-ed published in @LesEchos, @VVinzi, @essec Dean & President, discusses the synergy between human and machine, and how this must be at the center of management. bit.ly/3u4MROn #management #genai

➡️ STUDENT IDEAS | Exploring the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in AI safety In this article, IDEAS think tank member Pieter Jan Motmans discusses AI Safety and how social scientists can contribute to AI Alignment. To read the article: bit.ly/48jSTt4 #ai

💡 ARTICLE | How to adapt to the AI revolution? In an article for @lobs, @essec Metalab Co-director @gchevil talks about the use of Generative AI and its implications for students and the teaching profession. 👉 bit.ly/3GQuq2y #genai #education #futureofwork

🔎 OP-ED // "AI raises the question of the human role in innovation" Philosopher and @essec Professor @XavierPavie explores the philosophical implications of technology in an article for @USBEKetRICA. 👉 bit.ly/4avNfWA (in French) #philosophy #AI #tech

🔎 OPINION | In an article for @lemondefr, Metalab co-directors @JMALAURENT & @gchevil discuss the impact of GenAI on employment, suggesting that while AI will transform job structures, it's unlikely to replace human workers entirely. 👉 bit.ly/477yvu2 #ai #workplace

💡 OPINION | AI Adoption by the economy: the crucial role of Schools AI should be understood as a cross-disciplinary competence. This is a key role business schools must play, says @VVinzi, @essec Dean and President in an @LesEchos article. 👉 bit.ly/3vaPLkA

➡️ REGULATION | AI Act: the European Union pioneers AI regulation After three days of negotiations, the Member States and the European Parliament have reached agreement on the rules governing artificial intelligence systems. Read more: bit.ly/3uSzvVh #ai #eu #regulation

💡 REVIEW | ESSEC Knowledge Special Issue Explores the Power of AI In a special issue, we delve into the cutting-edge research conducted by @essec faculty over the last three years. To access it, please follow the link: bit.ly/4afoMoc #genai #innovation

🔎 ROUNDTABLE | Interested in discussing cybersecurity threats and challenges? Join us this afternoon at 17:15 for an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and attacks featuring @essec Professor Marie Kratz 👉 to register: sido-paris.com

🚀 WEBINAR | How to improve services and customize student experience with AI? "We're at the beginning of a new era, that of generative AI", point out @essec Chief Data and AI Officer Stéphane Ureña. To access the webinar (in Fr): bit.ly/3RavNxM #DigitalTransformation

👉 STUDENT IDEAS | Metalab IDEAS newsletter has just been published! If you'd like to read interesting articles about artificial trees capable of generating green electricity or a new AI model for weather forecasting, check out the content below! 👉 metalab.essec.edu/ideas-newslett…

📖 RESEARCH | What is the economic cost of preventing climate change? Researcher @gchevil from @essec has co-developed a data-driven toolbox for estimating the costs associated with climate change control. To access the study, please follow the link 👉 bit.ly/49XrkHu

💡ARTICLE | The turmoil at #OpenAI this past weekend raises a lot of questions about AI risks and governance, and research: should it be left in the hands of giant private companies, at the risk of creating a new flawed big pharma-like industry? ⏩️bit.ly/3SVpXTm

🔎 OPINION | "If GenAI has advantages for businesses, it's important not to forget that it remains a black box" In an op-ed for @lemondefr, @essec Professor of Strategy and Management Jérôme Barthélemy reports on an experience using ChatGPT at work: bit.ly/3sJAXst #ai