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… Read More »AI Project in the Spotlight of Tagesschau
A radiologist in a large hospital sees hundreds of chest X-rays (CXRs) daily and must make quick and accurate diagnoses. The sheer volume of images is overwhelming, and there are not enough radiologists to analyze all the images promptly. This is where RadVLM comes into play. RadVLM is an innovative… Read More »AI Supports Chest X-Ray Analysis: RadVLM
Researchers at the ZHAW and ZHdK want to make the use of exergames in physiotherapy better known. These interactive movement games can usefully supplement traditional rehabilitation programs by increasing motivation and the training effect. Especially in sports rehabilitation, for example after a cruciate ligament rupture, exergames help to improve physical… Read More »Exergames in physiotherapy
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, numerous topics were discussed, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to overcome protectionism. Dr. Ning Wang from the Digital Society Initiative of the University of Zurich emphasized that many countries view data as a critical national asset and seek to… Read More »Insights from WEF 2025
Imitating empathy: the chatbot in the play “Friendly Fire at the Shrink”. (Photo: Norbert Kottmann) Friendly Fire at the Shrink by Manuel Hendry deals with the increasing humanization of computers. The performance revolves around a chatbot therapy software from the fictitious company Mindfix, which promises an average therapy time of… Read More »Friendly Fire at the Shrink
How can interdisciplinary digital skills be strengthened among vocational baccalaureate (BM) students, the exchange between BM schools and the ZHAW be intensified and BM graduates be supported in their transition from school to university by means of digital measures? This year, ZHAW digital is once again funding projects at the… Read More »Bridge between Vocational Baccalaureate and University of Applied Sciences Studies in the Canton of Zurich
Complex problems such as cyber security can only be solved through the constructive and continuous exchange of knowledge between a wide range of partners. Proven solutions from the past are often not enough, as technologies, strategies and players are constantly evolving. CYREN ZH strengthens cooperation and exchange in the Canton… Read More »Together for Cyber Resilience in the Canton of Zurich
Drones could become an integral part of urban air mobility. However, their successful integration into urban environments depends not only on public acceptance, but also on the perspectives of the experts who shape their development, use and regulation. Drones could become an integral part of urban air mobility. However, their… Read More »“We need time…” On the acceptance of urban drones
In an interview, Manuel Flurin Hendry shares insights into his project Conversations with Stanley. Developed at ZHdK as part of his dissertation The Feeling Machine, the AI avatar “Stanley” engages audiences in real-time conversations. The project humorously critiques the omnipotence fantasies of contemporary AI developers while offering an entertaining glimpse… Read More »Exploring AI Through Dialogue
Artificial intelligence is currently a hot topic, often accompanied by worried predictions. However, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the ZHdK, the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich is showing how AI technologies can have positive applications in a therapeutic context. Foto: Regula Bearth The project “The impact… Read More »Deepfakes and Virtual Reality in mental health therapy