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People can finally swim in European city's iconic river after 100-year ban is lifted - but would YOU do it?
The famous river has officially reopened to the public for swimming for the first time since 1923, following a £1.2bn ...
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Notre-Dame Is Getting an A.I.-Powered ‘Digital Twin’
The French government has teamed up with tech giant Microsoft to create a "digital twin" of the newly restored Notre-Dame.
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The Second Life of Notre Dame: Microsoft Backs a Digital Resurrection
Yves Ubelmann declined to digitize Notre Dame. Months later, it burned. Now, with Microsoft’s backing, his startup Iconem is building a photorealistic “digital twin” of ...
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France: Microsoft partners with French firm to create Notre Dame Cathedral digital twin
Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and Iconem CEO Yves Ubelmann at French ...
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France Without the Crowds: 7 Alternatives to Popular Attractions That Are Worth the Trip
France is a truly spectacular country chock full of gorgeous palaces, important historical sites, bustling cities, and ...
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‘Pilgrims of Hope’ journey to Rome, throughout Diocese of Phoenix in Jubilee Year
Notre Dame Cathedral in France and St. William in Cashion, Ariz., are about as different as two churches can be.In appearance ...
Microsoft to create digital twin of Notre-Dame 'to help support maintenance'
Microsoft is working with the French government to digitally recreate Paris' iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, France’s most ...