Since September 1st, the Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté in Belfort has been displaying an AI-generated art exhibition titled "Héros du quotidien," which honors healthcare workers. The exhibition, composed of six series with five images each, is on view in the hospital hall until the end of the month. The illustrations, created by Thierry Voitot, depict healthcare professionals in various everyday situations, such as a nurse caring for a child or a doctor hanging children’s drawings. Some images closely resemble photographs, while others clearly reflect digital art styles. The final series, inspired by the look of American medical TV shows, has drawn particular attention. Reactions to the exhibition have been mixed. On social media and in the hospital corridors, some people praised the project, calling it "superbe" or "une chouette idée" (a great idea). Others, however, criticized it, arguing that the figures depicted are not real people and were generated by an algorithm that some believe contributes to societal division. Céline Durosay, a union representative, noted that opinions are split. While some appreciate the artistic approach, others feel the exhibition lacks real photographs of healthcare workers. For union delegates, the main concerns remain focused on workloads, staffing challenges, and the future of public services. The hospital’s communication team clarified that the exhibitions are not commissioned by the institution but are accepted on the proposal of artists. They provide space for artists, and about fifteen exhibitions have been held in the hospital hall since 2022. The hospital also organizes photo exhibitions by an internal photographer and regularly honors its staff on social media. Thierry Voitot, the creator of the 30 illustrations, acknowledges the controversy but says he expected it. He explains that the images are not meant to be realistic but rather to represent universal themes. He also addressed concerns about the environmental impact of AI, noting that while it uses resources, other digital activities, like TikTok videos, also consume significant amounts of water. Voitot spent over eight months creating the exhibition, with some images requiring 20 to 25 hours of interaction with the AI to achieve the desired results. A UN report published in June 2026 warned that AI poses risks to global natural resources, noting that data centers consumed 448 terawatt-hours of electricity worldwide in 2025—more than the entire country of Saudi Arabia. The report also estimated that each kilowatt-hour of electricity used in France requires about 7 liters of water, highlighting the environmental cost of digital technologies.