All publications Maëlys T.

11/07/2024

Perrine Tanguy: Let's avoid deepening the ecological impact of e-commerce

The French have become accustomed to doing part of their shopping online: whether it's buying clothes or booking a hotel, consumers interact with dozens of pages each day. However, it remains difficult to assess the carbon footprint of a purchase on the web...

# E-commerce# Carbon Footprint

05/07/2024

Marlène de Bank: Sending so many satellites into orbit for Internet access is unsustainable

How does a satellite network work? What are the ecological consequences of sending satellites into orbit? Insights from Marlène de Bank, research engineer at the Shift Project.

# Carbon Footprint

03/15/24

Is France at the forefront? The AI Commission's report sets the tone

March 13, 2024: The Artificial Intelligence Commission released a report titled 'AI: Our Ambition for France'.

# Artificial Intelligence

04/03/2024

A Crucial Service for Protecting French Internet Users Disappears Quietly

What would you do if you stumbled upon a child pornography video while you're browsing the internet? Point de Contact, a French organization dedicated to removing illegal content, could have taken your report. However, despite its work of public interest, this structure is on the verge of compulsory liquidation. The reason: a state subsidy was promised but not paid, with no justification provided to date. Interview with Jean-Christophe Le Toquin, president of the association.

# Cybersecurity# Personal data# Web

06/02/2024

"3 Years Without a Smartphone Transformed My Relationship With Digital Technology"

In France in 2024, how many people would (voluntarily) be ready to give up a smartphone? Maëlys, a member of Generation Z and a digital native, decided to embark on what seems today like a real adventure: going completely without a smartphone for 3 years. She shares how this experience slowly but surely changed her relationship with digital technology.

# Digital disconnection

01/12/24

Copyright: The New York Times attacks ChatGPT while OpenAI positions itself as defender of the press

The legal battle between The New York Times and OpenAI, regarding copyright, will have significant repercussions for the press and AI creators.

# Artificial Intelligence

11/01/2024

Internet of Things (IoT): Helpful... but Energy-Intensive

In France in 2020, there were 244 million connected devices. This number is expected to double in six years, according to the latest figures from ADEME-Arcep. Faced with this avalanche of connected devices ready to be manufactured, it is time to examine the ecological costs that these devices can generate.

# Internet of Things# Carbon Footprint

04/01/24

End of 2024: The majority of rechargeable electronic devices will be using USB-C

December 28, 2023: France adopted a decree aiming to impose the USB Type C charger on small electronic devices (smartphones, consoles, etc.).

# Carbon Footprint# Regulation

21/12/2023

Shift Project: Will Mobile Networks and Virtual Worlds Be Frugal, or Not?

December 14, 2024: The Shift Project (a French think tank for low-carbon transition) presented a first report on the frugality of digital infrastructures for resilient users and a second one on the frugality of virtual worlds. The goal is to address the challenges of the dual carbon constraint: reducing carbon emissions from our activities and making the country independent from fossil fuels.

# Carbon Footprint# Sustainablity

12/14/23

2026: New Game Rules for Artificial Intelligence in the EU

December 8, 2023: The Commission, the Parliament, and the European Council have reached an agreement on the final project for the regulation of artificial intelligence.

# Artificial Intelligence# Regulation

07/12/2023

When AI Selects Candidates, the CNIL Draws the Line

Faced with an exponential number of applications for the same position, recruiters are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence. The automated selection of the most relevant applications is one of the guarantees of this technology. In this context, to what extent can these professionals delegate their responsibilities?

# Artificial Intelligence# Personal data

05/12/2023

AI and Personal Data: a Job Seeker's rights

What happens to your data when you apply for a job? With the advent of AI in the recruitment process, a notice issued by the CNIL regarding the management of candidates' personal data highlights issues of transparency and ethics.

# Artificial Intelligence# Personal data

14/11/2023

The Role of AI in Your Recruiting Process

In large companies, 15% of recruiters receive more than 50 applications per job opening. In these conditions, the temptation to automate the most tedious tasks is strong. Thus, the implementation of artificial intelligence in the recruitment process is increasingly being discussed within major corporations.

# Artificial Intelligence

09/11/2023

The Role of AI in Your Job Search

The use of AI marks a turning point in how we work: it influences the way we search for and secure employment. There is currently a plethora of tools that facilitate the work of job seekers with minimal computer knowledge. This article assesses the interactions between generative AI solutions and job searching. To do this, we will follow the adventures of Coraline, a fictional character.

# Artificial Intelligence