# Academic discussions on artificial intelligence impacts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academic-discussions-on-artificial-intelligence-impacts > Updated: 2026-10-27T13:58:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Academic and organizational conferences in Europe are addressing the multifaceted implications of artificial intelligence. In France, upcoming events will examine the ethical, societal, and strategic dimensions of the technology. Discussions in Paris are set to explore the ethical challenges of using AI for military decision-making and deterrence strategies, including the potential for an ‘AI vs. AI’ cold war. In Montpellier, multidisciplinary colloquiums will cover the environmental impact of digital infrastructures, the societal challenges of intelligent robotics, and the regulation of autonomous AI agents. In Brussels, a conference co-organized by the Czech Liaison Office for Education and Research and partners from Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia focused on AI’s role in science, research, and innovation. Topics included the use of AI in grant evaluation and the development of the RAISE project, which aims to automate scientific laboratories. Additionally, discussions addressed the sociopolitical evolution of AI from commercial marketing tools to instruments used by intelligence agencies for surveillance. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: AI role in science and research discussed at Brussels conference A conference in Brussels organized by V4 liaison offices explored AI's impact on scientific research, grant evaluation, and laboratory automation, featuring contributions from the European Commission. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ai-role-in-science-and-research-discussed-at-brussels-conference ### 2026-10-25: Academic conferences to address artificial intelligence ethics and impacts Upcoming conferences in France will explore the ethical, military, and environmental implications of artificial intelligence, ranging from military deterrence to autonomous agents and digital infrastructure. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academic-conferences-to-address-artificial-intelligence-ethics-and-impacts --- Cite as: Academic discussions on artificial intelligence impacts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/academic-discussions-on-artificial-intelligence-impacts