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‘The future is by no means set in stone’ – Vice-Chancellor Rachel Salzmann on Switzerland in 2040

What will Switzerland look like in 2040? In its report ‘Perspectives for Switzerland 2040’, the Federal Chancellery outlines three possible futures and derives six areas for political action from them. In an interview with the SATW, Vice-Chancellor Rachel Salzmann explains why the future is by no means set in stone, why she describes the scenarios not as bleak but as challenging, and where Switzerland could take a leading role in technology.
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    Fair data use starts with asking the right questions

    Data helps businesses to better understand their target groups and tailor their offerings more effectively. However, not everything that is technically possible is also responsible. How can SMEs ensure that they use data fairly and transparently? The Data Fairness Label from Swiss Insights offers practical guidance on this.
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    Machine learning demystified: understanding superhuman performance

    Artificial intelligence can outperform humans in certain tasks. But how meaningful are such achievements, and where are the limits? The key factors are the quality of the training data, realistic performance tests and the transparency of the results. What businesses need to know to deploy AI systems reliably.
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    Technology Days 2026: Switzerland as a spacefaring nation

    The 2026 Technology Days in Lausanne and Dübendorf demonstrated how Swiss research and industry are helping to shape the space sector. The award of the 2029 International Astronautical Congress to Geneva underlines the international significance of Switzerland as a centre for space activities.
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