The Departments of Mathematics of the major Milano Universities (Università di Milano, Politecnico di Milano, Università di Milano-Bicocca and Università Bocconi) are pleased to announce the inaugural cycle Mathematics Colloquium of Milano. 

Over the years to come, mathematicians of international prominence will present and discuss the most important new ideas and breakthroughs in contemporary mathematics and its applications. Each lecture should be suitable for a general mathematical audience, especially Ph.D. students and Post-docs.

The Department of Decision Sciences is pleased to host the fourth lecture of the Mathematics Colloquium of Milano series. Please note that registration is required.

Keynote Speaker: Cédric Villani, Université Lyon 1

Title: Scientific and society challenges behind the confusing power of artificial intelligence

Abstract: Since the 2012 breakthrough of neural networks, Artificial Intelligence has made rapid progress and made the headlines all over the world. In 2017, as a mathematician and Member of Parliament, I was in charge of preparing the French national AI strategy, leading me to review all the issues related to the status of AI in terms of science, applications, society and political issues, as well as economic and ecological challenges. The experimental nature of the field, the amazing bluff and buzz which go with it, and the impressive amounts of money poured into these techniques, make the case all the more tricky and interesting. How can we scientists, experts and non-experts, cope with this special situation?

When: 10 July 2025 at 4:30pm

Where: Aula Magna Gobbi (Via Ulisse Gobbi 5, floor -1)

Find the whole program at: www.mathcm.it