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Switzerland's AI Law: What's in Effect Today, What's Coming, and What Companies Should Do Now
Switzerland does not yet have an AI law. Here’s what currently applies under the Data Protection Act (DSG), the Unfair Competition Act (UWG), and copyright law; when the public comment period will begin; and what companies can do right now.
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The EU AI Act for Swiss Companies: Deadlines Under the Digital Omnibus 2026
The EU AI Act also applies to Swiss companies with ties to the EU: what takes effect in August 2026, what the Digital Omnibus postpones, and how to determine if it applies to you.
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Vernehmlassung zur KI-Regulierung: der Tracker zu Stand und Zeitplan
Wann eröffnet der Bundesrat die Vernehmlassung zur KI-Regulierung? Der Tracker hält Stand, Termine und Verfahren mit Quellen fest und wird laufend nachgeführt.
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Using Apertus: How to Test and Run the Swiss AI Model
Apertus is Switzerland's open language model: what Version 1.5 can do, where you can try it for free, which providers offer it, and when it's a good fit for businesses.
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AI Continuing Education in Switzerland 2026: A Comparison of Courses, CAS Programs, and Professional Certificates
AI Continuing Education in Switzerland: the new federal certificate, CAS programs at universities, short courses, and corporate training, including costs and federal grants.
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AI Glossary: Key Terms Explained Simply
From tokens to high-risk AI: This glossary explains the most important AI terms in simple language, with examples and an overview of how they apply in Switzerland.
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swissAI Supports New Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence
As the sponsoring organization, swissAI supports the new Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence. The association aims to help ensure that practical experience is incorporated into the political discussion and that Switzerland can make an informed assessment of the opportunities and challenges posed by AI.
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Choose Software Today, Enable AI Tomorrow
When starting a business, people often choose CRM, ERP, accounting, email, and document management solutions based on price and feature set. Here’s why startups should also consider whether AI will be able to access this data in the future—and what questions to ask before making a purchase.
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Using AI Safely Without Unnecessarily Limiting Its Capabilities
Cloud AI is not prohibited under either the nDSG or the GDPR. What companies should check before using services from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, and Swiss providers; what licenses realistically cost; and when it makes sense to develop an in-house solution.
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