Main topics: technology, society, AI, digitalisation, ethics, data protection, governance, identity and minorities.
Writes about the impact of new technologies on society: are we aware of the revolution in progress and its consequences? Hobby: free thinking. Habit: asking too many questions.
US stooge or neutral Swiss? Diplomat defends key AI deal as tenure ends
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Swiss diplomat Thomas Schneider has brokered a historic treaty on AI. SWI swissinfo.ch met him as he prepared to leave his post at the embattled Council of Europe.
Swiss drone-assisted wheelchair showcases AI’s promise and problems
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A wheelchair guided by AI and drones is being developed by Swiss-based researchers to enable people with disabilities to lead more independent lives. But many obstacles remain.
US disinformation surge rings alarm bells for Swiss direct democracy
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Like the United States, Swiss direct democracy is vulnerable to the same disinformation tactics that threaten voters around the world.
How AI is affecting Switzerland’s creative workforce
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Workers in the creative sector are under increasing pressure from the launch of AI software such as ChatGPT. This is a global trend that is transforming the labour market.
Swiss employees less protected from AI risks than in the EU
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In Switzerland, AI is already being used to boost companies' profits and productivity. However, employees face fewer protections compared to other European countries.
The Swiss have to eat less meat by 2050. Here’s how.
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Meat dominates the Swiss diet and agriculture, but that will have to change for the country to reach its climate goals by 2050.
Removing Russia from CERN ‘helps Putin’, scientists fear
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The recent decision by Geneva-based CERN to stop working with Russia sets a dangerous precedent for science, say several researchers.
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Few people know that behind Google Maps lies a Swiss entrepreneur’s intuition as well as the Alpine nation’s long history of cartography.
AI-generated rat genitalia: Swiss publisher of scientific journal under pressure
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Researchers accuse Frontiers of questionable editorial practices, which include publishing articles without scientific validity, just to make profits.
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Switzerland still seems far from being Europe’s El Dorado for start-ups. With more courage it could become the Silicon Valley of Europe.
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Technology, trade and traffic-stopping politicians were the talk of the town in Davos at the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum.
Ukraine and Switzerland urge countries to support peace plan in Davos
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Ukraine and Switzerland galvanised support for a peace plan in talks ahead of the WEF in Davos but no concrete steps forward were agreed.
Can WEF break the impasse on global governance of AI?
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Governments are calling for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) but lack global rules. Can there be a breakthrough in Davos?
‘Switzerland could do much more’ on AI global governance
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Two AI experts explain how Switzerland could act as a mediator to push for more inclusive regulation but is still holding back too much.
Innovating fairly: Switzerland’s lessons for Silicon Valley
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In Silicon Valley there is a stark contrast between unbridled innovation and growing inequality. Can the Swiss model offer solutions?
Has Switzerland missed the train on AI regulation?
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The European Union has drafted the world's first law regulating artificial intelligence. Where does that leave non-member Switzerland?
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As algorithms become more powerful, world powers are debating how to limit their risks. Switzerland is also at the table.
Is artificial intelligence an advantage or a disadvantage for workers?
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