About Us
Founded by Matthieu Vanhille, AI for People is a collective and research network dedicated to expanding access to AI knowledge and practice across society. The initiative brings together educators, technologists, and community leaders to conduct interdisciplinary research on the role of AI in society and cities, to design inclusive learning pathways that equip learners with essential data and AI skills, and to support civic and professional engagement with intelligent systems. Its work is rooted in the belief that technological progress must remain socially grounded and ethically responsible.
The Team
Matthieu VANHILLE
Matthieu Vanhille is an innovation and artificial intelligence advisor with eight years of professional experience at IBM and Thales, where he worked as an AI consultant on large-scale projects. His work focuses on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and smart cities. He is currently engaged in academic research at the University of Oxford, where his interests lie in human-centered AI, urban sustainability, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. Through initiatives such as AI for People, he seeks to bridge academic research and real-world applications, promoting accessible, ethical, and inclusive approaches to artificial intelligence.
Thibaud De LOYNES
Thibaud de Loynes is a digital and data expert applied to the construction and built environment sector. He is an associate professor at the CNAM and the founder of B3Data. A specialist in Building Information Modeling (BIM), he has led major urban digitalization projects for Grand Paris, Bouygues and Vinci. He is also actively involved in supporting the reintegration of unemployed individuals into digital professions, contributing to the creation of more inclusive and future-ready cities and communities.
