Café Wondermeufs: The History of Generative AI is a talk held at Gazette Café in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is hosted by the association Wondermeuf and led by Françoise Cléostrate.
What the talk covers
The session traces the history of generative artificial intelligence, along with the researchers and figures who helped shape it. Rather than focusing only on the technology of today, it looks back at how the field developed and who was behind its key steps.
The discussion then turns to recent advances, the promises they hold and the risks they raise for humanity. It closes with a question worth considering: could AI one day create its own next generation?
Who it suits
- Visitors curious about how generative AI came to be, not just what it does now
- Those interested in the people and research behind modern computing
- Anyone who wants to weigh the benefits and dangers of AI in a relaxed café setting
Making a visit
The talk takes place at Gazette Café, so it is also a chance to spend an evening in a café in Montpellier, a lively university city with a long history and a warm Mediterranean character. For dates, times and practical details, the event listing on the Gazette Café website is the place to check.