According to Federal Councilor Albert Rösti, Switzerland needs regulation in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, some kind of complaints body is necessary.
The head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (Uvek) said his department will present a position statement to the Federal Council by the middle of next year, as he said in an interview with “NZZ am Sonntag”. It is important that innovation in the field of artificial intelligence is not hindered.
Rösti can imagine Switzerland adopting the rules of the European Union (EU). “But actually it is a global question,” said the SVP Federal Councilor. The United Nations could also play a role.
Risk of disinformation
Rösti took part in the first international summit on the security of artificial intelligence last week. There he emphasized the need to exploit the opportunities presented by AI while taking appropriate account of the technological, geopolitical and societal risks.
All participants assessed the danger of disinformation as the greatest risk of all, said the media minister in the current interview. The search for the truth will become even more difficult for the media. “We are currently discussing in the Federal Council how we can meet these challenges,” said Rösti. They would also monitor developments in the EU, which is implementing regulation.
2023-11-12 08:23:53
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