algorithms

Ethics, an overlooked aspect of algorithms?

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We now encounter algorithms at every moment of the day. But this exposure can be dangerous. It has been proven to influence our political opinions, moods and choices. Far from being neutral, algorithms carry their developers' value judgments,…
human resources

How is technology changing the management of human resources in companies?

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In business, digital technology is revolutionizing more than just production and design. The human resources sector is also being greatly affected; whether that be through better talent spotting, optimized recruitment processes or getting employees…

Fine particles are dangerous, and not just during pollution peaks

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Véronique Riffault, IMT Lille Douai – Institut Mines-Télécom and François Mathé, IMT Lille Douai – Institut Mines-Télécom [divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he French Agency for Food, Environmental…
auonomous cars, Guillaume Duc, chair C3S, connected cars

No autonomous cars without cybersecurity

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Protecting cars from cyber-attacks is an increasingly important concern in developing smart vehicles. As these vehicles become more complex, the number of potential hacks and constraints on protection algorithms is growing. Following the example…
ledgys, blockchain, vivatechnology

With Ledgys, blockchain becomes a tangible reality

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Winner of the blockchain BNP jury prize at VivaTechnology last year, Ledgys hopes to reaffirm its relevance once more this year. From June 15 to 17, 2017, the company will be attending the event again to present its Ownest application. The application…
Data&Musée, cultural institutions

Data&Musée – Developing data science for cultural institutions

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Télécom SudParis and Télécom ParisTech are taking part in Data&Musée, a collaborative project led by Orpheo, launched on September 27, 2017. The project's aim is to provide a single, open platform for data from cultural institutions…
ethics, social networks, éthique, Antonio Cailli, Télécom ParisTech

Rethinking ethics in social networks research

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Antonio A. Casilli, Télécom ParisTech – Institut Mines-Télécom, University of Paris-Saclay and Paola Tubaro, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) [dropcap]R[/dropcap]esearch into social media is booming, fueled by…
laser femtoseconde, Femto Engineering

A new laser machining technique for industry

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FEMTO-Engineering, part of Carnot Télécom & Société numérique institute, offers manufacturers a new cutting and drilling technique for transparent materials. By using a femtosecond laser, experts can reach unrivalled levels of precision…
Underwater pipeline, Pipeline sous-marin, hydrocarbures, hydrates de méthane, crystallization, cristallisation

Understanding methane hydrate formation to revolutionize pipelines

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Since hydrocarbon is always drawn from deep in the sea floor, oil companies face potential obstruction problems in their pipelines due to the formation of solid compounds: methane hydrates. Ana Cameirao, an engineer and PhD specializing in industrial…
Seald

Seald: transparent cryptography for businesses

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Since 2015, the start-up Seald has been developing a solution for the encryption of email communication and documents. Incubated at ParisTech Entrepreneurs, it is now offering businesses a simple-to-use cryptography service, with automated operations.…