About TV5MONDE

TV5MONDE is a global French-language network broadcast in over 200 countries. It plays a key role in promoting French language and Francophone cultures worldwide, with diverse and multilingual programming combining news, education, culture, and entertainment.

The challenge: creating a new kind of cultural experience

As part of the Francophonie Summit, TV5MONDE aimed to:

• Showcase Francophone diversity through a fresh, engaging digital medium
• Reach multilingual audiences around the world through accessible and innovative formats
• Leverage AI to reimagine how culture can be transmitted and brought to life

The goal was to make Francophonie speak—literally—by creating meaningful interactions with figures from across its history and geography.

Ask Mona’s solution: D.IA.logue

Ask Mona developed D.IA.logue, a web-based platform featuring 10 AI-powered avatars representing iconic Francophone personalities.

Key features

• Online and onsite at institutions like La Gaîté Lyrique
• Accessible via QR codes, no downloads needed
• Multilingual and adaptive, adjusting tone and content to the user’s profile

Editorial integrity

All responses are built from curated and verified content by TV5MONDE’s editorial teams, ensuring historical accuracy and cultural richness.

A highlighted innovation in global AI and culture

In addition to its launch at the Francophonie Summit, D.IA.logue was also showcased during the

Cultural Day of the AI Action Summit, held at the French National Library (BnF) in February 2025.

This highlighted its relevance to ethical and inclusive AI, and its power as a tool for international cultural diplomacy.

Key outcomes

• ✅ 10 interactive AI avatars live
• 🌍 Global reach across web and physical spaces
• 📣 Featured as a flagship example of generative AI for culture and language
• 📈 Real-time conversational data insights

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