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.
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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.
Can artificial sweeteners like aspartame be trusted?
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As debate swirls around the health benefits of artificial sweeteners, two Swiss scientists are on the hunt for alternatives.
Swiss and Egyptian designers share sustainable fashion expertise
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Five young Swiss and Egyptian designers present the results of their recent sustainable fashion residency organised in Zurich and Cairo.
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Lots of shops are selling second-hand clothes and clothes made of recycled materials. The only problem is finding them, says Katia Vladimirova.
Fearing China, Switzerland sacrifices scientific ties with Taiwan
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Switzerland excludes the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer from its partners, fearing economic repercussions from Beijing.
Artificial intelligence won’t save banks from short-sightedness
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Banks like Credit Suisse use sophisticated models to analyse and predict risks, but too often they are ignored or bypassed by humans.
