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.
Science podcast: how to open up public debate on AI
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Hear Sara Ibrahim discuss with Tammy Mackenzie how to broaden public debate on AI in society; listen to The Swiss Connection science podcast.
‘Unacceptable’: condemning writers over AI detector scores
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An algorithm claims a novel was written by AI. Swiss experts and artists weigh in on whether such verdicts can be trusted and what's at stake for creative work.
Science podcast: the ‘life-without-Big-Tech’ experiment
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Two Swiss journalists tried replacing Google, Apple and Microsoft with European alternatives. Here's what they learned about digital sovereignty.
Switzerland’s open AI model could help guard the web – or empower its attackers
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As AI-driven cyberattacks outpace human defenders, open models like Switzerland’s Apertus could level the playing field – if they don’t end up in the wrong hands.
‘I’ll be AI’s worst nightmare’: Uber drivers’ fight runs through Switzerland
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Uber drivers across Europe are challenging the opaque algorithms that determine their pay and rides. Their battle has roots in Geneva.
Nine hours’ work for CHF70: Uber drivers in Switzerland demand better conditions
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Uber drivers in Switzerland complain of falling pay, growing competition and a lack of transparency over the algorithms determining fares and rides.
Caught between the US and China, can Switzerland stay neutral in the AI race?
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Neutrality is at the centre of a heated debate in Switzerland ahead of the September 27 vote. But in an era of AI, cloud computing and digital dependence on the United States and China, is neutrality still possible?
One year on, has Swiss AI model Apertus lived up to the hype?
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Switzerland's open-source AI model is closing the gap with its rivals, but weaknesses on key tasks still limit its competitiveness.
Swiss researchers push to make AI data centres more sustainable
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Researchers in Switzerland are developing solutions to reduce the growing energy and water demands of AI data centres. Will it be enough?
Estonia’s Digital Affairs Minister: Switzerland never had a ‘burning need’ to go digital
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Liisa Pakosta says Switzerland has everything it needs to move ahead with digital government – except the sense of urgency that drove Estonia’s transformation.
These five charts explain why nobody wants a data centre next door
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Around the world, communities are increasingly concerned about the amount of electricity, water and land these facilities require.
How AI chatbots can make you buy almost anything – and why Swiss companies can’t ignore them
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AI chatbots are said to influence purchasing decisions three times more than Google. Can we still trust their recommendations?
Can Switzerland live without Big Tech? We put it to the test
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Switzerland wants digital sovereignty, but can it really distance itself from Big Tech? Two Swissinfo journalists tried cutting ties with US tech giants. Here’s what happened.
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Two journalists cut ties with Big Tech to test digital independence. Discover the challenges and insights from their real-life experiment.
Swiss smart cities promise efficiency – at the price of your data
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Swiss cities are becoming increasingly “smart,” efficient, and connected. But behind the promise of better services, the collection of personal data is also growing, along with the use of AI-based systems and reliance on private companies.
How AI data centres risk straining Switzerland’s water resources
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Switzerland’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is consuming ever‑greater amounts of water, driven by AI and the push for digital sovereignty.
How Swiss AI recognises wild animals – and helps biologists worldwide
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From identifying bears in Alaska to tracking deer in the Alps, Swiss AI could open new frontiers in wildlife conservation. But it still needs humans sending back the data from the field.
Ban social media for teens? What Switzerland can learn from Australia
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Australia has banned social media for those under 16, sparking debate in Switzerland and around the world. But experts warn that bans alone are not enough.
‘I don’t remember what it was like without AI’: Swiss youth are getting hooked on chatbots
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From study aides to emotional support, AI chatbots are becoming constant companions for many young people in Switzerland, raising concerns about attention levels, loneliness and dependence.
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!
