France's Versailles unveils AI-powered talking statues
Curious visitors can delve into Versailles' rich history by scanning a QR code next to one of some 20 garden statues – triggering interactive conversations in French, English, or Spanish.
'The Palace of Versailles is now testing artificial intelligence, whose tremendous capabilities will greatly enrich the visitor experience,' said the museum's president, Christophe Leribault.
OpenAI and Ask Mona said it was a 'golden opportunity' to showcase their technology in a world-famous location that welcomes some eight million visitors annually.
'Whether you're a heritage expert, a museum curator, or a visitor setting foot in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles for the first time, there's something for everyone,' said Julie Lavet, OpenAI's head of European partnerships.
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And Ask Mona's president said this partnership is a chance to highlight AI's lesser explored applications.
'Often, when we think of artificial intelligence, we think of it in terms of productivity, but here, it's really artificial intelligence that is a lever for curiosity,' said Marion Carre.
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