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Will AI secure or shake Swiss prosperity?

A view of Zurich and the Prime Tower on a stormy night

This content was published on May 4, 2026 AI may close the productivity gap left by ageing populations, or instead drive mass job losses and reshape global wealth. Which scenario emerges will depend on choices made today.

Swisscom warns of sharp rise in cyber threats

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Telecoms firm warns of sharp rise in cyber threats in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 Artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and growing digital dependencies are driving up cyber risks for businesses, Swisscom says.

Employees are increasingly prioritising safety over promotion

Workplace

Swiss employees prioritise stability over promotions

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 In uncertain times and in the face of AI change, employees in Switzerland are increasingly focussing on stability.

Three quarters of Swiss use AI tools in their daily lives

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Three-quarters of Swiss use AI in everyday life: survey

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 More than three-quarters of the Swiss adult population (76%) use AI tools in their daily lives, an increase compared to a year ago, a new Comparis survey shows.

The banking sector has been particularly affected by redundancies.

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Why unemployment in Switzerland is increasing more than elsewhere in Europe

This content was published on Feb 24, 2026 The number of people in Switzerland who are out of work increased for the second year in a row. This contrasts with the situation in the European Union.

New AI specialist training course launched in Switzerland

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Switzerland launches new vocational training in AI

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 Switzerland introduces a new profession as an AI specialist.

With over 120 server farms, Switzerland now has one of the highest densities of data centres per capita in Europe. Experts estimate that these currently account for around 7% of total Swiss electricity consumption. By 2030, consumption could rise to as much as 15%.

Swiss AI

Swiss concerned by electricity consumption of data centres and AI

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 A survey shows that Swiss citizens are increasingly concerned by the expected growth in electricity consumption linked to data centres and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Swiss SMEs ramp up adoption of AI in workplaces

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss SMEs ramp up AI adoption for tasks like translation and data analysis.

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Is AI for sign language promising or futile?

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Labs and start-ups in Switzerland are working on using AI to advance sign language interpretation, but they face many challenges.

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Swiss engineering giant ABB invests in California AI company

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 ABB invests in California AI firm to boost smart automation with user-friendly AI tools.

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