Swiss AI model Apertus makes progress
One year after its launch, Switzerland’s fully open AI model Apertus has surpassed four million downloads. The latest version, Apertus 1.5, improves areas including image understanding, reasoning, translation and multilingual discussions.
Lumo 2.0 combines privacy and performance
Proton has unveiled Lumo 2.0, a significantly enhanced version of its privacy-focused AI assistant. New features include reasoning modes, image generation and recognition, persistent memory, and customizable assistants.
Switzerland tackles AI deepfake threats
Switzerland is taking action against the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, which can spread misinformation, enable fraud, and harm individuals. New AI tools are making it increasingly easy to create convincing fake images, videos, and audio recordings.
Mixed AI impact on Swiss companies
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace in Switzerland, but its effects are varied. A recent survey shows that some companies are cutting jobs or postponing hiring due to AI.
Swiss banks assess AI risks from Mythos
The Swiss financial sector is closely watching Anthropic’s powerful AI model Mythos, but does not yet see it as an immediate crisis. Mythos can reportedly detect unknown software bugs quickly.
Berlin instead of Zurich for AI startup
Adrian Locher, founder of the AI venture studio Merantix, deliberately chose Berlin over Zurich when building his company, seeing it as a better environment for an AI ecosystem.
AI has so far barely threatened Swiss jobs
According to a survey by the Swiss National Bank, most Swiss companies have not yet experienced significant job losses due to artificial intelligence. Only about one in five firms reported a reduced demand for staff as a result of AI adoption.
Switzerland could change the global chip landscape
Switzerland aims to influence the global semiconductor industry by promoting open-source chip technology, helping prevent dominance by a few countries and companies.
Switzerland grapples with AI copyright
In Switzerland, there is ongoing debate about how the use of copyright-protected content by AI should be regulated. The specific cause for concern is journalists, artists and publishers accusing AI companies of data theft.
Setbacks in AI regulations affect EU and Switzerland
The EU plans to postpone and simplify parts of its AI law and the GDPR in order to give companies easier access to data and more time for implementation. Critics warn that this would weaken data protection and security.