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Regulating AI - easier said than done. A day between paragraphs, satellites and start-ups

Regulating AI - easier said than done. A day between paragraphs, satellites and start-ups

Technopark Zurich normally belongs to start-ups. But on 27 March 2026, lawyers, administrative experts, researchers and digital activists took over: The Law & Tech Lab at the University of St. Gallen hosted the third AI conference. The key question: How should artificial intelligence be regulated in Switzerland - and when is the right time to do so?
Responsible AI: from principle to practice

Responsible AI: from principle to practice

There are plenty of frameworks and guidelines for ethical AI - but how do you put them into practice? Four Swiss practical examples show how to make the step from theory to everyday life.
Switzerland as a centre of innovation: International settlements as a driver of growth

Switzerland as a centre of innovation: International settlements as a driver of growth

Switzerland's innovative strength is recognised worldwide. However, the global competition for AI talent and technologies requires more than just good framework conditions - it needs targeted international networking.
Where AI provides concrete benefits today

Where AI provides concrete benefits today

How can artificial intelligence improve management, core and support processes in a targeted manner? The article uses numerous practical examples to show the areas in which companies are already using AI today and the strategic issues that arise from this.
Process optimisation with AI: Which method for which task?

Process optimisation with AI: Which method for which task?

Today, industrial companies have the opportunity to optimise their processes with artificial intelligence. Depending on the challenge, one AI method or another is suitable. Important aspects need to be considered during implementation.
The right AI entry point for every company size

The right AI entry point for every company size

How can small and medium-sized companies use artificial intelligence sensibly without high barriers to entry or unrealistic expectations? The article "The right AI entry point for every company size" shows in a practical way how AI agents can already take on specific tasks today and which entry paths are suitable depending on technical maturity.
AI is fundamentally changing logistics processes - also for SMEs

AI is fundamentally changing logistics processes - also for SMEs

Artificial intelligence is gradually finding its way into logistics. Where manual processes used to dominate, digital systems now support employees and prepare decisions based on data. This change can be seen both in the warehouse and along complex transport chains.
How external data makes AI more reliable - Retrieval augmented generation explained

How external data makes AI more reliable - Retrieval augmented generation explained

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of work - but many companies are faced with the challenge of incomplete or unreliable answers from language models. Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) offers a solution: the method combines AI systems with external, verifiable data sources to create comprehensible, up-to-date and fact-based results.
Making complex data easy to understand

Making complex data easy to understand

Data often contains more knowledge than is apparent at first glance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular face the challenge of making meaningful use of unstructured information such as customer feedback or operating logs. A new method from research can help with this: so-called hyperbag graphs. They represent data as networks in which connections, patterns and weightings between different elements can be identified – for example, how often certain topics occur together.
Artificial intelligence in SMEs: from hype to real help

Artificial intelligence in SMEs: from hype to real help

Whether customer support, marketing or production - AI can become a success factor for small and medium-sized companies. However, without acceptance, clear rules and the right technology, the promises remain empty.
Artificial intelligence: from digital tool to autonomous partner

Artificial intelligence: from digital tool to autonomous partner

The road to reliable AI solutions starts now. ETH researcher Benjamin Sawicki explains how companies are actively shaping the change.
Connected for Success: Why AI Can’t Work Without Collaboration

Connected for Success: Why AI Can’t Work Without Collaboration

An SME has a promising idea for a new AI-supported product. However, it quickly becomes clear that without access to suitable data, expertise and resources, the idea is all that remains. What is missing is the right network. This is exactly what our latest article in the SME magazine is all about.
Swiss SMEs and artificial intelligence: utilising opportunities, mastering challenges

Swiss SMEs and artificial intelligence: utilising opportunities, mastering challenges

Many companies are faced with the question of how they can use AI sensibly and overcome challenges such as costs, data protection and a lack of expertise. Our new practical guide provides practical solutions.