Albert's Deep Dive
Is Claude conscious? Richard Dawkins thinks so. Julia Greene disagrees, and makes the case that anthropomorphising AI is not a flaw in our reasoning but a deeply human reflex, one that tech companies are very good at turning to their advantage.
AI is often presented as a threat to human connection. Stéphanie Milcent, CEO of Synergie Family, argues the opposite: for social impact organisations, AI is freeing up time for what matters most, the people they serve.
At the World News Media Congress by WAN-IFRA in Marseille (1–3 June 2026), the New York Times Chairman and Publisher A.G. Sulzberger called on publishers to unite against AI giants. Charles Salvaudon traces the legal, economic and cultural battle taking shape around training data.
From tracking players to scouting talent, AI is quietly reshaping football. Selim Kebaier, founder of STAT12, explains how data performance analytics works, what it can already do, and what comes next as the 2026 World Cup kicks off today.
AI is not just a technological shift: it is a human one. Laurent Barlet, engineering executive, argues that the real challenge lies in culture, trust, and method, not in access to tools.
Floriano Bollettini, GM for Italy at Albert School, argues that AI hasn't ended work: it's ended the tolerance for slow professional maturation. The scarce resource now is judgment, not output.
AI thinks in one language. Italo Marconi argues that by delegating thinking to language models trained on Anglophone data, companies are silently eroding their cognitive diversity and competitive edge, without even noticing it.
Geopolitics is no longer a backdrop. It shapes every business decision. Charles Salvaudon, author of "Understanding the World to Make Better Decisions", explains why all companies, regardless of size, must integrate geopolitical risk into their strategy to survive and compete.
From Lazard to Ardian, Matteo Bianchi turned down Morgan Stanley to build something more meaningful. Albert School Switzerland's director talks to Floriano Bollettini about ambition, reinvention, and why the "safe" path is not always the right one.
Long before capital comes into play, what tips the scales for an investor is something harder to measure: chemistry, conviction, a clear grasp of the problem. Elena Lavezzi, CEO of Znext, and Alfredo Palena, co-founder of Ekory, speak from both sides of the table.
Albert School's programs just earned state-recognized grades from France's Ministry of Higher Education. Olivier Rodot, Director of Studies for Albert School Programs at Mines Paris – PSL, explains what this means for students, the institution, and the future of AI education.
Julia Greene, a Master's student at Albert School's Madrid campus, shares how GenAI is actually used in education and why the real issue isn’t the technology, but how we learn, think, and assess in an AI-driven world.
Sydney Rebecca Sala, Albert School Milan student, reports on Lorenzo Fioramonti's February 2026 visit, a challenge to rethink progress itself, from GDP obsession to regenerative economies and systems thinking.
By Davide Facchinelli, maths lecturer at Albert School and former tech recruiter at Bending Spoons. Data science skills helped him recruit — but were they necessary? A practitioner's honest answer to a question most teams get wrong.
AI has made execution cheap, so execution is no longer your edge. What moats still hold, how fundraising has changed, and what founders must think before they build. By Thomas Le Forestier, lecturer on the Master in Finance, Data & AI.
A geopolitical scholar reflects on power, doubt, and inner freedom — from lessons for a 16-year-old to questions for 2050. A quiet argument for lucidity over certainty, and for inhabiting your era rather than simply passing through it.
Nadia Garfunkel, educator and communications consultant, reflects on her first year teaching business at Albert School, sharing insights on classroom methods, flexible curricula, and engaging students with real-world case studies in a rapidly changing educational environment.
A philosophical exploration of whether understanding code matters in the age of no-code platforms and AI-assisted development. Does building without coding make you a creator or just an assembler? Written by Yagiz Yigit, teacher at Albert School and Charles Thepaut, Bachelor student in Madrid.
An immersive two-week Summer School in Geneva where high school students explore AI, data, and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects, expert mentoring, and real-world business challenges, in partnership with Institut Florimont and Albert School.
Albert School marks a major milestone with its Bachelor now listed on ParcourSup and officially awarded the French “Grade de Licence.” Together, these recognitions strengthen the programme’s academic credibility and future opportunities for students.
Davide’s journey, though rooted in a classical mathematics and data science background, evolved through recruiting and teaching into a career centered on human interaction and logical clarity rather than pure technical execution.
Automation frees humans from repetitive tasks so they can focus on deep, creative, and meaningful work. Used wisely, it enhances insight and personalization, making marketing more human, not less.
Women’s underrepresentation in STEM and finance comes from layered barriers, not talent gaps. Visibility, allyship, and inclusive systems matter. Progress happens when women lead authentically and institutions make belonging the norm, not the exception.
Artificial intelligence is making universities confront a fundamental choice between academic autonomy and professional utility. The traditional compromise is no longer sustainable.
Being an ambassador means representing the school with authenticity : online, at events, and through daily interactions. It’s a role full of opportunities, helping students grow, connect, and contribute to a dynamic and supportive community.
A brief look at the geopolitical forces transforming the auto industry and Ferrari’s strategy to stay innovative without losing its heritage.
L'Évariste returns on January 24th, 2026 across the Paris, Lyon, and Marseille campuses for a full day of high-level math challenges mixing individual performance and teamwork.
Ariane de Rothschild, the academic sponsor of the Master's program, was in Paris to spend time with the MSc Data & Finance students.
Albert Schools Madrid attends "Breakfast with BCG". Workshop is an incredible opportunity provided by António Oliveira and Cristina Lillo Toledo for students to learn more about high-impact professional development, how communications are held in global firms and ask tips from professionals.
Business Deep Dive: Google & ProprioGO — A Data-Driven Expansion Into Spain
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT, Vibe Coding, and Brain Rot
A letter from Director Grégoire Genest reflecting on Albert School's first four years, the journey from conviction to institution, and the vision for building one of the world's leading higher education institutions for Business, Data & AI.
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In a campus collaboration with the 1878‑founded chocolatier, students sampled signature flavors and explored Venchi’s Italian craft and heritage—learning in community beyond the classroom.
Partnering with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Albert School Geneva launched at UN Geneva, setting a global, real-world tone for its inaugural cohort in data and business.
The student journal enters a new era with more creative freedom, fresh sections, and collaborations—and is recruiting writers and designers as its president steps down.
From Geneva to Lyon, we map flagship partners and the strategic challenges at each campus—from global institutions to tech leaders, luxury brands, and logistics giants.
From banking to MotoGP, the former Crédit Agricole Assurance Italy CHRO turned advisor, professor, and communications lead argues that communication—not code—will define success in the age of AI.
Record AI funding and capex, data-driven finance partnerships, and rising cybersecurity needs are reshaping strategy—and creating fast-growing roles—in 2025’s business landscape.
Bain & Company and BCG join Albert School as official partners, signaling recognition from top strategy firms and giving students privileged exposure to elite consulting.
From the European AI Act to the AI strategy in U.S. education, a tour of the 2025 measures and their impacts on data governance and businesses.
Struggling to land a six-month internship? Activate your network (alumni, instructors), target the right platforms, and prioritize direct outreach with follow-ups rather than relying solely on job-dating events.
Two admissions to dual degrees with Polytechnique and HEC, a B1 project preferred over that of an HEC M2 team, and a standout showing at an ESCP event.
Mines Paris – PSL’s membership in the Council of International Schools (CIS) affirms international standards and also benefits the Albert School x Mines de Paris program.
