By 2026, artificial intelligence will have spread across various sectors in Switzerland, from healthcare to small businesses. One important milestone is Apertus, the country’s first open-source language model, which is being continuously developed and integrated into practical applications to promote local expertise and innovation. Hospitals are also testing specialised AI tools such as Meditron for clinical support.
Switzerland also values technological sovereignty and is planning a legal framework to combat algorithmic discrimination, rather than adopting EU-style AI legislation. These developments demonstrate a desire to strike a balance between innovation, public use and social safeguards in the context of AI.