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Why Palantir is becoming a risky bet for Switzerland

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This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 Zurich serves as a hub for US tech company Palantir’s business relations. The Swiss foreign ministry now has the company in its sights, because of its controversial role in Gaza.

Artificial intelligence widens the digital divide

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AI widens digital divide in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 5, 2025 Around half of the Swiss population uses artificial intelligence (AI). But the new technology is also widening the digital divide in Switzerland, according to a survey.

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Digital Democracy

Why a slow-paced digital transition may be best for democracy

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 When it comes to digital transformation, Switzerland and digital pioneer Estonia are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. What can be learnt from these two very different experiences?

Company is developing new AI, but no longer trusts Switzerland

AI governance

Proton does not trust Switzerland to host its AI servers

This content was published on Jul 24, 2025 The Geneva-based cybersecurity firm has lost faith in Switzerland due to proposed surveillance law changes.

Digital Democracy

Is it a good idea to let AI vote?

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 Some people want to let AI vote in place of humans. Find out in this video why this might be a bad idea.

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International Geneva

Warfare rewired: drones and civilian risk

This content was published on Jul 4, 2025 Drone warfare is rapidly reshaping modern conflict, raising urgent questions about accountability and compliance with international humanitarian law.

Digital Democracy

Social scoring: is the West following in China’s footsteps?

This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 The Swiss Data Protection Commissioner warns against social scoring as a result of social polarisation.

What would happen if you gave everyone points for good behaviour? The scenario has many risks.

Digital Democracy

Are social scoring systems a threat to democracies?

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 A Swiss team is currently trying to find out how democracies can prevent social scoring.

Digital Democracy

AI would vote for mainstream parties, shows Swiss experiment

This content was published on Jun 6, 2025 ETH Zurich scientist Joshua Yang explains how artificial intelligence will change democracy.

AI governance

Switzerland rejects deepfake regulation

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The Swiss House of Representatives voted against a motion to introduce specific regulations for AI-generated “deepfakes.”

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