A free cultural weekend on artificial intelligence at BnF and La Conciergerie

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on January 16, 2025 at 10:04 a.m.
In conjunction with the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a cultural weekend invites you to question yourself about this technological revolution through free events and conferences on the weekend of February 8 and 9, 2025.

Artificial intelligence is slowly making its way into our daily lives, and is likely to bring many changes to our society that are difficult to grasp when you're not familiar with the technology. On February 10 and 11, 2025, France is hosting the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which will bring together heads of state, leaders of international organizations, researchers, artists and other members of civil society, while a cultural weekend is being organized to enable the general public to find out more.

You're invited to come to the BnF François Mitterand on February 8, and to the Conciergerie on the following day, to discuss the challenges of AI, its benefits, its dangers, its latest advances, and to ask any questions you may have on the subject - all free of charge, but registration is required for the events. At BnF, you'll be able to try out TV5 Monde's conversational terminal, which lets you chat with the spirits of François 1er, Marguerite Duras and Aimé Césaire, as well as attend lectures, debates, screenings and interactive workshops.

At the Conciergerie, a new freeexhibition,"Machina Sapiens", and masterclasses invite you to discuss with the artists and explore artificial intelligence through three captivating themes: recognition, the AI system and metamorphoses and futuristic visions, thanks to works that are both playful and critical of the interactions between artificial intelligence and artistic creation.

And to continue exploring AI

Visuels musée et monument - Jeu de PaumeVisuels musée et monument - Jeu de PaumeVisuels musée et monument - Jeu de PaumeVisuels musée et monument - Jeu de Paume Le Monde selon l'AI: the artificial intelligence exhibition at the Jeu de Paume
Calling all those curious about artificial intelligence! The Jeu de Paume invites you to discover "Le Monde selon l'AI", an exhibition dedicated to generative artificial intelligence, from April 11 to September 21, 2025. Combining art, photography, cinema, literature and music, this exhibition explores the interactions between creation and new technologies in a critical and experimental approach. [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From February 8, 2025 to February 9, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    2 Boulevard du Palais
    75001 Paris 1

    Route planner

    Access
    Metro line 1 "Chatelet" station, line 4 "Cité" station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    my.weezevent.com

    Comments
    Refine your search
    Live feed
    Saturday
    Friday