Jean-François Callen

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OpinionBy Jean-François Callen

The Author, the Robot, and the Pen: Writing in the Age of AI

We hear everything and its opposite about Artificial Intelligence. On one side, prophets of doom predict the death of literature; on the other, tech enthusiasts proclaim a miracle. As an author who remembers the time—not so long ago—when the internet and cell phones didn't exist, I wanted to test the machine myself. The verdict? For now, novelists can still sleep soundly. But make no mistake, the storm is brewing.

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SocietyBy Jean-François Callen

AI and News Websites: The Trap of Generated Images and What the European Law Really Changes

At a time when generating an illustrative image in a matter of seconds using Midjourney, DALL-E, or Stable Diffusion has become second nature for many news sites, Brussels has decided to call time-out. The world’s very first legal framework on AI now imposes strict traceability and transparency rules on the media. For editor-in-chiefs and website publishers, the question is no longer whether they have the right to use AI, but how to use it without breaking the law.

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CultureBy Jean-François Callen

Independent Bookshops and Book Trades

Introduction In towns and villages, independent bookshops continue to hold a singular place in the cultural landscape. They are far more than simple points of sale; they are spaces where advice, meeting, and creation intertwine. By promoting editorial choices often distant from major chains, they contribute to literary diversity and offer living support to…

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