The LRE Foundation has officially launched the AI Remembers project, an EU funded initiative designed to explore the integration of artificial intelligence into the preservation and interpretation of WWII heritage. The project involves collaboration with key partners KERN IT from Belgium and the University of Caen Normandy in France. Together, the partners will work on the possibilities brought by new AI and Learning technologies for presenting historical content, using the Liberation Route Europe – our Cultural Route certified by the Council of Europe – as a test case.
The project’s kickoff meeting took place at KERN-IT’s Office in Brussels.
The meeting focused on outlining the project’s objectives and planning the initial steps of the collaboration.
Project Objectives
The AI Remembers project aims to explore the use of AI and Machine Learning technologies to reimagine how WWII history is preserved, interpreted, and shared. One of its primary goals is to transform traditional approaches by making historical narratives more interactive and accessible, particularly for younger audiences and students accustomed to digital experiences. AI tools will also help overcome language and cultural barriers, allowing content to reach a broader and more diverse audience.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of the initiative. Historians, educators, and technologists will work together to ensure the project combines historical accuracy with technological innovation. At the same time, the sensitive nature of WWII content requires a careful and ethical approach. The project will develop a framework to guide the responsible use of AI in presenting this material, ensuring the narratives are treated with respect and integrity.
The kickoff meeting in Brussels was an important first step in bringing together the team and aligning efforts towards achieving the project’s objectives. More updates will follow as the project progresses.
Loïc François, LRE Foundation Digital Manager:
“We are very proud to be part of this multi-perspective team to discuss the impact that AI technologies and Machine Learning can have on the preservation and interpretation of WWII heritage “
Khalid Yagoubi, CTO of KERN IT:
“An opportunity to study the impact of the various AI technologies on historical facts and to explore new methods for discovering and examining history.”
Frédéric Jurie, professor and specialist in Trustworthy AI from the University of Caen Normandy:
“These contributions will broaden the scope of our research and complement civil society’s thinking on trustworthy AI’ ”
