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Artificial intelligence
Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot with Fourier
Meta is reported to be working with the Chinese robot maker Fourier. Swiss research projects show which tasks even skilled robots still struggle with.
Nvidia and Hugging Face: Why platform access matters
Nvidia wants to acquire Hugging Face and pledges openness. What competition authorities can scrutinise – and why this also matters for Swiss AI research.
SNB speeches under AI scrutiny: shorter is not better policy
SNB speeches became shorter and easier to read over the decades. What a new study using ChatGPT shows – and why readability is not the same as impact.
AI can spot unnecessary tests – whether it prevents them is open
In a test, language models rarely recommended unnecessary medicine. Why that does not yet translate into savings, and what Swiss patients and hospitals should know.
Anthropic before an IPO: what the pledges show so far
Private valuation, draft prospectus and public benefit fund are three very different things. Which documents count in a possible Anthropic IPO.
Critical PHP flaws: why a CMS update alone is not enough
PHP has closed two critical security holes. Which versions are fixed, why WordPress alone cannot solve the problem, and what AI contributed to the discovery.
DeepSeek updates its AI model: What Swiss users should check first
DeepSeek promises a faster and more efficient model with V4.1-Flash-1017. What is officially documented, what remains independently open, and which checks are needed in Switzerland.
AI fakes: trust starts with the right question
AI fakes change how we check information. For Switzerland, more than technology is at stake: fraud protection, media literacy and transparent rules for content of public interest.
AI in Switzerland doesn't simply replace jobs – it changes tasks
AI changes tasks, skills and the organisation of work. For Switzerland, the latest data show both growing employment and a persistent shortage of skilled labour.
Altman and AI regulation: who bears the risks when speed comes first
OpenAI chief Sam Altman argues for broad availability of AI and for accepting certain risks. That is no substitute for rules on harm and accountability.
Trump's «AI Force»: coordination instead of regulation
The new «Super Intelligence Force» is meant to secure America's lead in AI. Whether safeguards will emerge from it remains unclear after the announcement.
Federal Administration AI: Efficiency promised, savings unproven
The Federal Council wants to use automation and AI more systematically. The goal is plausible, but organisation, oversight and verifiable savings are what matter.
AI False Alarm in the US Military: Near-Mission Exposes Control Gaps
A faulty AI tip is said to have nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese ship. What matters less is the hallucination itself than the question of why oversight kicked in so late.
Trump's “AI Force”: Speed, but Accountability Left Unclear
Trump wants to accelerate US AI development further. So far, however, his “AI Force” looks more like a political signal than a worked-out agency.
AI in government: six core measures to organise over 100 projects
The federal administration is relying on concentration rather than expansion in artificial intelligence. What remains of the 2026 to 2028 roadmap and why that matters for the use of AI in public authorities.
Anthropic's AI scenarios meet Swiss labour market data
15 percent growth and mass unemployment: the headline sounds like a prediction. In fact, Anthropic's model shows which assumptions lead to extreme results – and where Switzerland is already measuring change.
AI Risks: Why Cooperation Without Control is Insufficient
Real security incidents lend new urgency to the AI debate. They do not indicate an impending catastrophe, but they confirm that voluntary commitments are inadequate.
EU Enforces AI Rules: What Swiss Companies Must Consider Now
The EU AI Act is becoming enforceable in phases, while Switzerland is still developing its own framework. For export-oriented companies, waiting is therefore not a viable strategy.
AI from Bern Improves Cardiac Risk Assessment
Not everyone with the same heart condition faces the same risk. Researchers in Bern developed two AI models that integrate various medical data. The results are promising, but widespread clinical application still requires further development and validation.
AI Layoffs at Insurers? What the Facts Really Show
Job reductions at Raiffeisen and Swiss Life are confirmed. However, the role of Artificial Intelligence in these decisions remains unclear. This article examines the available facts.
AI in Online Dating: Widespread, But Not Popular
Artificial intelligence writes profiles, selects photos, and provides chat suggestions. Many users appreciate the assistance – but distrust the algorithms.
Anthropics Premium-KI kämpft trotz Technikvorsprung um Kunden
Das teuerste KI-Modell von Anthropic findet kaum Abnehmer. Trotz technischer Überlegenheit zeigt sich: Im KI-Markt entscheidet oft der Preis über den Erfolg, nicht die Leistung.
Alibaba Raises USD 10.2 Billion for AI Expansion
Chinese tech giant Alibaba placed shares worth USD 10.2 billion in Hong Kong. The capital will primarily flow into artificial intelligence expansion, strengthening its position in the global AI race.