Université Grenoble Alpes launches AI training and environmental impact courses

Université Grenoble Alpes is offering various educational programs focused on the technical, ethical, and environmental dimensions of artificial intelligence.

One training session, organized by the Institut de recherche sur l'enseignement des mathématiques (IREM), is designed for middle school teachers. Running from January to March 2027, the course covers AI history, data models, large language models, and the legal and ethical implications of AI, including copyright and European regulations.

Additionally, a free MOOC titled ‘The Challenges of Frugal AI’ is available, co-produced by Inria and Université Grenoble Alpes. This course aims to help students and scientists understand the environmental footprint of AI throughout its entire lifecycle—from hardware manufacturing and data center energy consumption to end-of-life equipment management—while exploring ways to achieve digital sobriety.