INTERVIEW – Thijs Stuyver et la chimie augmentée par l’IA
Le chercheur en chimie numérique à Chimie ParisTech – PSL et porteur d’une chaire PR[AI]RIE-PSAI présente ChemAI, un programme qui mise sur l’IA pour accélérer l’innovation et ouvrir la discipline.
La première School de l’Université PSL, la Paris School of AI, a fait sa première rentrée le 1er septembre. Son offre de formation adossée à la recherche s’étend de la licence au doctorat et en formation continue. Son ambition : former les experts en IA et les profils interdisciplinaires pour répondre aux enjeux de demain et penser les nouveaux usages.
Créée dans le cadre du programme IA Cluster (PR[AI]RIE-PSAI), doté de 75 M€ et inscrit dans la stratégie France 2030, la Paris School of AI rassemble plus de cent chercheuses et chercheurs en IA et illustre l’engagement fort de l’Université PSL en faveur de la recherche et de la formation dans ce domaine stratégique. Enrichie de deux nouvelles formations, la Paris School of AI propose désormais une offre complète – Licence – Master – Doctorat – Formation continue, à dimension internationale.
Unique en son genre, la Paris School of AI (PSAI) forme, au cœur de Paris, au contact des meilleurs chercheurs du domaine, des experts en IA de haut niveau et des profils interdisciplinaires traitant ainsi des enjeux technologiques et sociétaux de l’IA. Les étudiantes et étudiants y reçoivent des enseignements adossés à la recherche et couvrant un large spectre disciplinaire allant des mathématiques, informatiques aux humanités, sciences cognitives, économie ou encore au droit et à l’éthique.
DISTINCTION 🏅 La médaille d’or 2025 du CNRS, l’une des plus prestigieuses récompenses scientifiques françaises, est décernée à Stéphane Mallat, mondialement reconnu pour ses travaux autour des mathématiques appliquées au traitement du signal et à l’intelligence artificielle.
Porteur d’une Chaire PR[AI]RIE-PSAI, professeur au Collège de France et membre du Département d’informatique de l’École normale supérieure, Stéphane Mallat a développé des travaux pionniers autour des réseaux de neurones, de l’apprentissage profond et de l’IA générative. Toutes ses recherches ont eu une influence considérable dans les domaines scientifiques des mathématiques et de l’informatique, amenant par exemple à des développements en physique et en chimie.
Félicitations à Nathan Godey prix de thèse ATALA 2025 !
Nathan Godey a reçu, lors de la conférence CORIA-TALN 2025, le prix de thèse ATALA 2025. Nathan était un doctorant PRAIRIE, encadré par Benoît Sagot et Eric de la Clergerie et membre de l’équipe Almanach du centre Inria de Paris, un grand bravo à lui pour ses travaux !
La thèse de Nathan Godey s’attache à dépasser les limitations structurelles de l’apprentissage de représentations dans les architectures neuronales. À partir d’une analyse fine, mobilisant des méthodes d’interprétabilité, il propose une contribution conceptuelle forte : une méthode d’entraînement de modèles de langue qui s’affranchit du calcul de la distribution des symboles de sortie, en mobilisant des techniques d’apprentissage contrastif. Cette approche originale, dite headless, vise à reconstruire des séquences de plongements lexicaux en entrée, sans recourir à une tête de décodage pendant l’apprentissage. Un travail expérimental exigeant, systématique et d’un haut niveau de compétence technique a permis de démontrer l’efficacité de ce nouveau paradigme, tant en termes d’usage mémoire que de vitesse de convergence. La diversité des thématiques abordées (segmentation en unités sous-lexicales, analyse des représentations, lois d’échelle, optimisation de l’apprentissage), ainsi qu’une aptitude bienvenue à la formalisation, se sont concrétisées à chaque fois par des publications originales dans des supports de très grande qualité.
Talk-show : La vision par ordinateur avec Jean Ponce
Jean Ponce directeur délégué de PR[AI]RIE-PSAI, professeur à l’École normale supérieure-PSL, professeur à New York University, s’est prêté au jeu du talk-show de Micode sur Underscore_ ! Une interview riche et accessible sur la vision par ordinateur.
Découvrez la carte Blanche pour Le Monde de Isabelle Ryl et Jean Ponce du 25 juin 2025
La vision artificielle rattrapée par la physique
Les deux professeurs d’informatique soulignent, dans leur Carte blanche au « Monde », que le développement de ce pilier de l’intelligence artificielle, dont les applications nécessitent une extrême précision, oblige à mobiliser des alternatives à l’IA générative moins coûteuses et sujettes aux hallucinations.
Jean Ponce directeur délégué de PR[AI]RIE-PSAI, professeur à l’École normale supérieure-PSL, professeur à New York University, à l’honneur dans un documentaire de France Télévisions sur la robotique avec les jeunes chercheurs Guillaume Le Moing et Marguerite Petit Talamon.
Depuis quarante ans, on nous promet des voitures automatiques. Les femmes et les hommes se laisseront conduire par la machine et pourront ainsi penser à autre chose – ou ne plus penser à rien. Mais dans ce monde à venir, faut-il vraiment laisser le volant à la technique ?
Ce documentaire “Pilotes automatiques” fait partie d’une série “Ecce Robots” de 4 épisodes proposée par Florent Muller, Frédéric Capron et Gaël Pouvreau.
The second call for project for the Sophie Germain programme of the French Embassy in the United Kingdom
On the 29th of February 2024, the Franco-British Joint Committee for Science and Technology was held in London. The French and British governments agreed to provide funding for joint research projects on the energy transition and hydrogen, space, AI, and research security.
On the 29th of February 2024, the Franco-British Joint Committee for Science and Technology was held in London. Following this high-level dialogue, a budget was made available, respectively by the French and British governments, to finance joint research projects on the following four themes, defined as priorities by both countries:
The energy transition and hydrogen;
Space and Earth observation;
Artificial intelligence, including ethics;
Research security.
The objective of this funding is to foster excellent scientific and technological collaboration between both countries. Therefore, this call is for Franco-British projects in one of the four priority topics. Applications should be submitted by the French teams. Since the funds in this Sophie Germain call are provided by the French government, only French researchers will receive them. British researchers will have to apply to the British call, which will be launched separately from this one. The funding available for each project can go up to €50,000. Funding will be provided in a single transfer based on the budget proposal and in the few weeks following the end of the selection phase. The funding may be used in the year following allocation and after this period has lapsed. Applications should be submitted to the address info@ambascience.co.uk by July 17, 2025. The announcement of the successful projects is planned the end of September. The first call received 29 application, of which 13 were awarded funding.
PR[AI]RIE–PSAI is officially launched! A look back at the inaugural evening held at PariSanté Campus
On June 12, 2025, the launch of PR[AI]RIE–PSAI marked a key moment for the future of artificial intelligence in France. Held at PariSanté Campus, the event brought together leading researchers, industry partners, students and innovators for a day rich in insights, exchanges and forward-looking perspectives.
On the program
Introduction by Jean Ponce – École normale supérieure – PSL
Opening by Samuel Bianchini, artist and lecturer-researcher at the École des Arts Décoratifs – PSL, with the presentation of RÉESPIRATION, an artistic project involving scientific and medical dimensions
Two fascinating roundtables moderated by Olivier Cappé and Gabriel Peyré
AI & Health -> Emmanuel Bacry, Laura Cantini and Xavier Jouven
AI & Science -> Daniel Andler, Anne-Marie Lagrange, Yann LeCun and Stéphane Mallat
Three inspiring testimonies collected by Jamal Atif from international researchers who have chosen France to conduct their work -> Michael Jordan, Bruno Loureiro and Dominik Peters
And to conclude, the official inauguration with talks by:
Throughout the evening, participants also had the opportunity to visit a demonstration space showcasing ongoing research projects, startup initiatives, and the work of young researchers from PR[AI]RIE–PSAI and its partner institutions. The atmosphere was both dynamic and collaborative, reflecting our core values: interdisciplinarity, innovation, and openness.
This project would not have seen the light of day without the collective commitment of our partners: PSL University, Paris Cité University, CNRS, Inria, and l’Institut Pasteur. Google DeepMind | GE HealthCare | Hermès | Meta | Square Management […] A huge thank you to them for their trust, expertise, and commitment! The PR[AI]RIE-PSAI adventure is only just beginning!
17.02.2025
Le Point: 3 PRAIRIE-PSAI researchers in the list of inventors of the year !
Congratulations to Damien Gratadour (Cnrs), Francesca Musiani (Cnrs) and Jean-Baptiste Masson (Avatar Medical) who are part of the 2025 list of inventors.
Le Point: Inventors 2025
At the initiative of the magazine “Le Point”, an exceptional jury selected the 100 French scientists whose research is changing our lives. Congratulations to Damien Gratadour (Cnrs), Francesca Musiani (Cnrs) and Jean-Baptiste Masson (Avatar Medical) who are part of the 2025 list of inventors.
Read more: Le Point: 3 PRAIRIE-PSAI researchers in the list of inventors of the year !
20.12.2024
Advancing Lung Cancer Care: Pr[AI]rie Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Immunotherapy Response
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in France, with over 30,000 deaths annually. Immunotherapy, which stimulates the immune response against tumor cells, offers tremendous hope for combating the disease. Unfortunately, only about half of eligible patients respond to this treatment, and it remains challenging to identify responders in advance to administer the most appropriate therapy from the outset.
Three researchers from Pr[AI]rie — Emmanuel Barillot (Institut Curie-INSERM), Thomas Walter (Mines ParisTech), and Irène Buvat (INSERM-Institut Curie) — along with a pneumooncologist (Nicolas Girard, Institut Curie), have been working together to improve patient care. Their approach integrates all available information, including clinical data, MRI and CT imaging, anatomical pathology (tumor slice images), and genomics (gene mutations and expression).
The initial results, obtained during the PhD of Nicolas Captier (Institut Curie), a young PRAIRIE researcher, and published in the journal Nature Communications, combine molecular, cellular, tissue-level, and overall patient data into a statistical learning model to predict patient response to immunotherapy. The project is funded by ARC (via the SIGN’IT call for proposals) and the Pr[AI]rie Institute.
27.11.2024
Alexandre Mebazaa Recognized Among Highly Cited Researchers in France
Alexandre Mebazaa, Professor in Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Medicine at Université Paris Cité and Chair of Pr[AI]rie, has been named among the 126 researchers affiliated with French institutions featured on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list for 2024.
This global recognition highlights individuals whose research publications rank in the top 1% of citations by field and publication year on the Web of Science index.
France ranks 9th worldwide, with 1.8% of the 6,636 researchers listed, while the United States and China lead with 36.4% and 20.4%, respectively. Université Paris Cité tops the list of French institutions with 26 researchers featured, followed by Université Paris-Saclay (24), Sorbonne Université (10), and Aix-Marseille Université (8).
22.11.2024
2024 Heinrich Hertz Guest Professorship for Cordelia Schmid
Cordelia Schmid, Pr[AI]rie Chair, has been awarded the prestigious Heinrich Hertz Guest Professorship at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
This recognition highlights her exceptional work in AI and machine learning. Schmid’s research, particularly in computer vision, continues to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Cordelia Schmid is a KIT alumna; she studied computer science at the former University of Karlsruhe from 1987 to 1992.
With the annually awarded Heinrich Hertz Guest Professorship, The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and KIT Freundeskreis und Fördergesellschaft e.V. honor prominent figures from academia, industry, government or the arts for their scientific and cultural achievements and contributions.
Adrien Taylor Awarded ERC Starting Grant For The Casper Project
Adrien Taylor, Pr[AI]rie Springboard Researcher, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant to spearhead the Casper project (Systematic and computer-aided performance certification for numerical optimization), aimed at advancing the reliability of optimization algorithms.
The Casper project seeks to revolutionize how optimization algorithms are certified, ensuring they provide dependable and accurate solutions across various industries. The research of Adrien Taylor focuses on developing new methods to guarantee the performance of these algorithms, a critical need in fields like logistics, finance, and engineering, where errors can result in significant costs and risks.
With this funding, Adrien Taylor will explore techniques that systematize the certification process, creating algorithms that consistently meet rigorous performance standards. These advancements promise to equip industries with reliable tools for improved decision-making, reducing uncertainties and enhancing efficiency.
Learn more about the Casper project and its potential impact on industry innovationhere.
05.09.2024
Justin Carpenter Receives ERC Starting Grant For The “Artificial Motion Factory” (ARTIFACT) Project
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Justin Carpenter, Pr[AI]rie chair, a prestigious ERC Starting Grant grant to advance the development of truly autonomous robots.
Justin Carpenter has received an ERC grant to support his research on autonomous robots. Today, robotic systems work very well in factories because they evolve in highly controlled environments in which robots are required to perform the same task over and over again. However, getting these robots to interact with humans or complex environments remains impossible. Justin Carpentier aims to help robots move around and interact with their environments without human help, enhancing robot autonomy globally. The grant will allow him to explore new algorithms and machine-learning methods, which will help robots become more agile and adaptable.
This research could impact many industrial and societal domains, from manufacturing to healthcare. Read more here.
30.08.2024
Tristan Cazenave And Quentin Cohen-Solal Set New Records At The Computer Olympiad
Pr[AI]rie researchers Tristan Cazenave and Quentin Cohen-Solal have once again achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Computer Olympiad, winning 11 gold medals!
Their achievement this year follows a record-breaking performance in 2023, where they won 16 gold medals, surpassing their previous record from 2021. This brings their total to an incredible 48 gold medals since their debut at the Olympiad in 2020!
Cazenave and Cohen-Solal have excelled in a variety of games, including Amazons, Hex, Breakthrough, and Canadian Draughts, thanks to their unique AI system. What sets their approach apart is the innovative Deep Reinforcement Learning system they developed, which diverges from standard methods like AlphaZero. Their system excels in search algorithms and the generation of training data, leading to unprecedented success across many different games.
Their record-breaking performance is a milestone that will be difficult to surpass, setting a new standard for future competitors.
Full results from the Computer Olympiad are available here.
11.07.2024
Stéphane Mallat Honored as Officier de la Légion d’honneur
On July 11 Stéphane Mallat, Pr[AI]rie chair, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Officier de la Légion d’honneur” (Officer of the French Legion of Honor). The announcement recognizes Mallat’s groundbreaking contributions to the fields of wavelet theory, signal processing, and machine learning.
The Légion d’honneur, established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, is the highest French order of merit, awarded for excellent civil or military conduct. Mallat’s promotion to Officier underscores his exceptional achievements and the impact of his research on modern science and technology.
09.07.2024
European Inventor Award 2024 for Cordelia Schmid
We are proud to announce that Pr[AI]rie chair Cordelia Schmid won the European Inventor Award 2024 in the “Research” category for her pioneering work with computers and AI. Congratulations!
The European Inventor Award pays tribute to inventors worldwide. It celebrates those who transform their ideas into technological progress, economic growth or improvements to our daily lives. Launched in 2006, the Award gives inventors the recognition they deserve and, like any good competition, it acts as an incentive for others.
20.06.2024
LREC-COLING 2024 Best student paper award
The ICCL best student paper award at the joint LREC-COLING 2024 conference was awarded to Niyati Bafna, Cristina España-Bonet, Josef van Genabith and Pr[AI]rie chairs Benoît Sagot and Rachel Bawden.
Niyati was an engineer in the ALMANaCH projet-team at Inria Paris for 8 months from October 2022 to June 2023, co-supervised as part of an Inria-DFKI collaboration by Benoît and Rachel for ALMAnaCH and Cristina and Josef at the DFKI in Saarbrücken, Germany.