Nicole Beranek Zanon

Organisations that develop, deploy or use AI systems, and any national laws regulating such use, shall ensure that, to the extent reasonable given the circumstances and the state of the art of the technology, such use is transparent and that the decision outcomes of the AI system are explainable.

A survey of middle powers’ converging drivers and mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities relating to technological sovereignty.

This year’s Copyright Conference organised by the Swiss Forum for Communications Law, which will take place on 16 June 2026 in Bern, is themed ‘From Copyright to Media Regulation?’ and will examine the increasing regulatory density in the digital environment. Whilst traditional copyright law has historically focused on exclusive rights and individual enforcement, current developments show a clear shift towards specific obligations of conduct and action for digital intermediaries.

Microsoft positions Foundry as a controlled environment for the use of large language models within its own Azure infrastructure. The key message is clear: data remains isolated, is not shared, and is not used for training purposes. However, a closer examination of the contractual terms reveals a more nuanced picture.

Artificial intelligence promises efficiency and innovation, but it can also distort competition. The Competition Commission makes it clear that algorithmic pricing and data-driven market power will be scrutinised more closely in future.

Less congestion, better capacity utilisation and new business models: the Federal Council aims to reorganise transport in Switzerland through the Mobility Data Infrastructure (MODI).

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming drug development – making it faster, more efficient and data-driven. However, the more powerful the systems become, the greater the regulatory challenges. New guidelines from Swissmedic, the WHO and international organisations show that without clear governance, there is a risk to patient safety and market integrity. Companies are faced with the question of how to ensure both innovation and compliance at the same time.

Cloud computing is now regarded as the backbone of the digital economy. However, as soon as critical infrastructure is affected, a key question arises: how can the benefits of the cloud be reconciled with the high demands placed on security and business continuity?