Conference-performance: Untranslatables-proof

Conference
On  June 10, 2026
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Event in French

AI & Creation #4: Untranslatables-proof

The AI4archi chair, funded by the MIAI Cluster, is pleased to announce the 4th edition of its "AI and Creation" series. This lecture-performance, titled "À l’épreuve des intraduisibles" (Put to the Test of the Untranslatables), will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the IMAG Auditorium (Saint-Martin-d'Hères campus).

Inspired by Barbara Cassin’s seminal work, Dictionary of Untranslatables: A Philosophical Lexicon, this session explores the fascinating intersection of language, translation, and Large Language Models (LLMs). By blending philosophy, linguistics, visual arts, and digital experimentation, the speakers will challenge the idea of a transparent, English-dominated digital space. Instead, they will highlight translation as a creative process that embraces the unique, irreducible nuances of human languages.

Speakers

  • Barbara Cassin: Renowned philosopher, philologist, CNRS Gold Medalist, and member of the Académie française.

  • Pierre Giner: Visual artist and director specializing in immersive technologies and digital storytelling.

  • François Chahuneau: Researcher and text-mining expert exploring the impact of generative AI on document processing.

Practical Information

  • Where: IMAG, Grand Amphi (150 Pl. du Torrent, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères)

  • Online Access: The event will be broadcasted live on the ENSAG-UGA YouTube Stream


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Published on  May 27, 2026
Updated on  May 28, 2026