Interview about AI: «Nicht den Anschluss verlieren, aber kritisch bleiben»
In March 2024, the EU passed the world's first law on artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview with the Schweizerische Ärztezeitung, ETH professor and bioethicist Dr Effy Vayena spoke about the potential impact of this regulation on Switzerland and the ethical issues associated with the introduction of AI tools in the healthcare sector.
ETH professor and bioethicist Dr Effy Vayena talks about the impact of the new EU law on artificial intelligence on Switzerland. The law intends to set a global standard and minimise the risks of AI. Vayena emphasises the need for Switzerland to react flexibly to regulatory developments. She warns of possible complications due to additional regulatory levels in the medical sector, and she also calls for creative and faster approaches to regulation to keep pace with the rapid pace of technological development.
Read the full interview external page here.