Switzerland is debating the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Federal Councillor Albert Rösti attended the AI summit in Paris and advocated for another meeting to be held in Switzerland.
An example of AI application in Switzerland was featured yesterday on SRF’s Tagesschau: At the University Hospital Zurich, an AI model is currently being tested to assist doctors in treating stroke patients. The system generates predictions based on imaging data and clinical factors, aiming to determine the best possible treatment for each individual patient.
As AI becomes more widespread, legal questions also arise: Who is responsible for incorrect assessments? Rösti emphasizes the need for clear rules, but only as many as necessary. Law professor Kerstin Vokinger from the DSI calls for a balanced approach: neither excessive regulation that stifles innovation nor a framework that is too permissive and puts personal rights at risk. The Federal Council plans to present concrete proposals for AI regulation soon.
The project presented in the Tagesschau was funded by the DIZH innovation program, among others. The “Deep Brain Vessel Profiler” project aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases through advanced image analysis.
Learn more about the AI projects funded by DIZH.