I analyse the risks, opportunities and concrete impacts of artificial intelligence on society and everyday life. Since joining SWI swissinfo.ch in 2020, I translate the complexity of science and technology into stories that speak to a global audience.
Born in Milan to an Italian-Egyptian family, I have been passionate about knowledge and writing since childhood. I worked between Milan and Paris as a multilingual editor for technology magazines before transitioning to international journalism with SWI swissinfo.ch.
Frankenstein: What Mary Shelley’s ‘Swiss’ creature teaches us about AI
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At a time when artificial intelligence shapes our work and recreation, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein helps us reflect on the unexpected consequences of innovation.
Can Switzerland’s power grid keep up with its data centres?
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Data centres in Switzerland are already big electricity users. With the growth of AI, the demand for power is set to rise even further.
Artificial intelligence in Switzerland: what’s new in 2026
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The main drivers will be improvements to Swiss AI model Apertus, generative AI in hospitals and prioritising technological sovereignty.
EU backslides on AI rules – what does it mean for Switzerland?
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The European Commission wants to delay implementing parts of its new Artificial Intelligence Act, giving big tech companies more time to harness citizens’ data. The move could also affect Switzerland, whose digital policies often follow Brussels’ lead.
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The Swiss AI model Apertus reproduces the biases already present in large commercial systems, showing how difficult it is to make AI truly fair.
AI-driven discrimination: protection in Switzerland is weak
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Algorithms increasingly influence important decisions such as job hires or access to credit and insurance. Legal safeguards in Switzerland remain inadequate.
‘Switzerland must not give in to the Big Tech narrative’
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Switzerland can be more independent from tech giants like Microsoft when it comes to artificial intelligence, says a leading digital sovereignty expert.
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Switzerland has invested millions to reduce its dependence on American tech giants. But for many, true sovereignty in artificial intelligence (AI) remains out of reach.
Switzerland aspires to build ‘human’ artificial intelligence
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Swiss developers aim to overtake global competitors in the race to develop an AI that can 'think' like humans. How close is it to the goal?
Switzerland risks exclusion from Europe’s ‘CERN for AI’
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Switzerland's inclusion in the European project for a 'CERN for AI' could be limited by its status as a non-EU member country.
China-US rivalry over artificial intelligence: what role for Switzerland?
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AI expert Bhaskar Chakravorti analyses the growing rivalry between the US and China on AI and Switzerland's possible role.
Artificial intelligence in Switzerland: what’s new for 2025
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New regulations, a “Swiss ChatGPT”, and autonomous vehicles: 2025 marks a pivotal year for the development of AI in Switzerland.
What’s the environmental cost of Switzerland’s new supercomputer?
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The computers driving the latest advances in AI guzzle huge amounts of energy – can Switzerland find a way to power its version sustainably?
Swiss youth in vocational training seek jobs less prone to automation
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In Switzerland and around the world, younger generations are re-assessing their career choices in response to growing automation driven by AI.
AI-powered neurotechnologies raise hopes and fears for health and privacy in Geneva
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Neurotechnologies integrating artificial intelligence (AI) can treat diseases such as Parkinson's but they can also alter the brain and read the mind.
Is artificial intelligence an advantage or a disadvantage for workers?
What is your experience with AI at work? Have you already used it? Has it helped you work better? Or has it caused you more stress, more work or caused you to lose your job? Tell us about your experiences!
