Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only changing the nature of work, it’s changing who does the work, with tools that influence hirings, firings and promotions. This has raised fears that self-learning machines will dictate career paths.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only changing the nature of work, it’s changing who does the work, with tools that influence hirings, firings and promotions. This has raised fears that self-learning machines will dictate career paths.
An ever growing number of retirees in Switzerland are withdrawing their pension capital and emigrating to cheaper countries – some out of necessity, others by choice.
An ever growing number of retirees in Switzerland are withdrawing their pension capital and emigrating to cheaper countries – some out of necessity, others by choice.
A new study on polarisation in Switzerland has found that trust in Swiss institutions is poor, while emotional or affective polarisation – emotional rifts between groups – is high.
A new study on polarisation in Switzerland has found that trust in Swiss institutions is poor, while emotional or affective polarisation – emotional rifts between groups – is high.
Anti-Semitism is not the main reason the Swiss community in Israel is growing. But more and more Jewish people are thinking about emigrating for this reason.
Anti-Semitism is not the main reason the Swiss community in Israel is growing. But more and more Jewish people are thinking about emigrating for this reason.
Life on Earth could have originated four billion years ago in large soda lakes, according to researchers at the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich.
Life on Earth could have originated four billion years ago in large soda lakes, according to researchers at the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich.
Even as populism, disruption and authoritarianism reshape the world order, Switzerland remains relatively stable. SWI swissinfo.ch journalist Benjamin von Wyl examines why this is so.
Even as populism, disruption and authoritarianism reshape the world order, Switzerland remains relatively stable. SWI swissinfo.ch journalist Benjamin von Wyl examines why this is so.
Humans can learn to share their thoughts with machines. In a new study, researchers from the University of Geneva have shown that so-called brain-machine interfaces can read the thoughts of specially trained people better than those of untrained people.
Humans can learn to share their thoughts with machines. In a new study, researchers from the University of Geneva have shown that so-called brain-machine interfaces can read the thoughts of specially trained people better than those of untrained people.
When lovers look into each other’s eyes, their hearts beat in unison. This effect has now also been demonstrated in equine therapy in a pilot study involving Swiss participants.
When lovers look into each other’s eyes, their hearts beat in unison. This effect has now also been demonstrated in equine therapy in a pilot study involving Swiss participants.
Dubai has positioned itself as a key commodities hub. But that’s not necessarily at the expense of Switzerland.
Dubai has positioned itself as a key commodities hub. But that’s not necessarily at the expense of Switzerland.
Almost 20 years after the first iPhone arrived, not everyone is ready to go fully digital. We talk to a retired administrator, a journalist and a philosopher about the personal and political sides of smartphone-free life.
Almost 20 years after the first iPhone arrived, not everyone is ready to go fully digital. We talk to a retired administrator, a journalist and a philosopher about the personal and political sides of smartphone-free life.
Geneva is bracing for an economic blow as US President Donald Trump cuts off foreign aid funding. The move could also affect the city’s status as a centre for multilateral cooperation unless donors and governments step up to fill the gap.
Geneva is bracing for an economic blow as US President Donald Trump cuts off foreign aid funding. The move could also affect the city’s status as a centre for multilateral cooperation unless donors and governments step up to fill the gap.
As Washington announces unprecedented tariffs, Europe is turning to other trade partners. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), led by Switzerland, is pushing ahead with a free trade agreement with the Mercosur states, following the example of the European Union.
As Washington announces unprecedented tariffs, Europe is turning to other trade partners. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), led by Switzerland, is pushing ahead with a free trade agreement with the Mercosur states, following the example of the European Union.
Five years ago, the first Covid-19 lockdown in Switzerland resulted in many restrictions – but also new opportunities. A train driver, a café owner and a potter look back at their successful decisions to start new careers in the middle of the coronavirus crisis.
Five years ago, the first Covid-19 lockdown in Switzerland resulted in many restrictions – but also new opportunities. A train driver, a café owner and a potter look back at their successful decisions to start new careers in the middle of the coronavirus crisis.
A motion from Senator Carlo Sommaruga is calling for a special immigration quota for the descendants of Swiss emigrants without citizenship so that they can find work in Switzerland more easily. The Swiss government has rejected the motion – now it's up to parliament to decide.
A motion from Senator Carlo Sommaruga is calling for a special immigration quota for the descendants of Swiss emigrants without citizenship so that they can find work in Switzerland more easily. The Swiss government has rejected the motion – now it's up to parliament to decide.
In Ukraine, and in the Middle East, men say they are negotiating peace. But are they?
In Ukraine, and in the Middle East, men say they are negotiating peace. But are they?
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are meeting for talks in Geneva to discuss a solution for the Mediterranean island, which has been divided since 1974 following a Turkish military invasion.
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are meeting for talks in Geneva to discuss a solution for the Mediterranean island, which has been divided since 1974 following a Turkish military invasion.
Over 200,000 Sudanese have fled the war in their country and sought refuge in Libya, where they are exposed to human rights violations. If they do not receive help, they could travel on to Europe, says the United Nations.
Over 200,000 Sudanese have fled the war in their country and sought refuge in Libya, where they are exposed to human rights violations. If they do not receive help, they could travel on to Europe, says the United Nations.
The world’s first government-commissioned study, by Switzerland, on intimidation of Tibetan and Uyghur communities sheds a light on transnational repression by China. Are countries such as Switzerland doing enough to protect its people from transnational repression?
The world’s first government-commissioned study, by Switzerland, on intimidation of Tibetan and Uyghur communities sheds a light on transnational repression by China. Are countries such as Switzerland doing enough to protect its people from transnational repression?
This Swiss invention really is a big success. The world’s first bridge on wheels is 257 metres long, weighs 1,250 tonnes and has carried traffic over motorway maintenance work since 2022. But its launch was a “debacle”.
This Swiss invention really is a big success. The world’s first bridge on wheels is 257 metres long, weighs 1,250 tonnes and has carried traffic over motorway maintenance work since 2022. But its launch was a “debacle”.
Since 2022, many American states have tightened their policies on reproductive rights. Several Swiss nationals living in the United States responded to a call for testimonials from SWI swissinfo.ch. While most of them view these changes in a negative light, even to the point of considering returning to Switzerland, a small number support the restrictions.
Since 2022, many American states have tightened their policies on reproductive rights. Several Swiss nationals living in the United States responded to a call for testimonials from SWI swissinfo.ch. While most of them view these changes in a negative light, even to the point of considering returning to Switzerland, a small number support the restrictions.
