David Prat, a professor at the Cluny campus, shares his experience with the CAIRE project and explains how he helps students and staff use AI critically and responsibly.
In my daily life, I’m not someone who’s particularly drawn to new digital technologies. That said, certain tools—if they’re well-developed and useful—can be helpful in a professional setting.
Could you introduce yourself and explain your role in the CAIRE project?
I am a machining instructor at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Cluny. I teach courses to help students develop their skills in producing machined parts, and I also mentor student projects that progress from the design phase through to the physical production of the final product. My role at CAIRE is to help students and staff at the Cluny campus make better use of AI tools in their work, primarily by leading training sessions.
What motivates you most about this project?
In my daily life, I’m not someone who’s particularly drawn to new digital technologies. That said, certain tools—if they’re mature and relevant—can be helpful in a professional context. I am alarmed to see that many students use AI tools without applying even a modicum of critical thinking to the results and without realizing the risk of data leaks. The CAIRE project interests me because it offers training at various levels to help people understand how AI tools work and use them in a responsible manner.
Is there a resource on AI that you would recommend?
Through the CAIRE Level 1 training, I particularly appreciated the Compar:IA tool, which allows you to submit the same prompt to multiple AI models. After comparing the results, it was especially the explanations provided for the forty or so models referenced that enriched the analysis, particularly regarding energy consumption.
