Artificial Intelligence In Switzerland: What's New In 2026

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Improvements to Swiss AI model Apertus, generative AI in hospitals and prioritising technological sovereignty: in 2026, artificial intelligence will continue to transform Switzerland. This content was published on December 31, 2025 - 09:00 9 minutes

I analyse the risks, opportunities and concrete impacts of artificial intelligence on society and everyday life. Since joining SWI swissinfo in 2020, I translate the complexity of science and technology into stories that speak to a global audience. Born in Milan to an Italian-Egyptian family, I have been passionate about knowledge and writing since childhood. I worked between Milan and Paris as a multilingual editor for technology magazines before transitioning to international journalism with SWI swissinfo.

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In the new year, generative AI will spread into new domains in Switzerland, from hospitals and public institutions to small- and medium-sized businesses. The government will attempt to limit the risks of algorithmic discrimination. And as more nations reach for technological sovereignty, Switzerland could act as a mediator for international discussions on the governance of artificial intelligence.

We talk with Thilo Stadelmann, professor of AI and machine learning at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, to get an idea of five big developments coming to the field of AI in Switzerland in 2026.

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