Paysage et transdisciplinarité – nouvelles présidences pour deux forums de la SCNAT

Technopark Zurich normally belongs to start-ups. But on 27 March 2026, lawyers, administrative experts, researchers and digital activists took over: The Law & Tech Lab at the University of St. Gallen hosted the third AI conference. The key question: How should artificial intelligence be regulated in Switzerland - and when is the right time to do so?

Des systèmes de surveillance digitale sont de plus en plus souvent utilisés dans les hôpitaux et dans les soins de longue durée. Ils promettent un gain de sécurité et d’efficacité, ainsi qu’une aide à la prise en charge. En même temps, ils soulèvent des questions médico-éthiques et juridiques fondamentales. La Commission Centrale d’Éthique (CCE) de l’ASSM prend position à ce sujet.

A new report by the EU’s Scientific Advice Mechanism shows that Europe must invest strategically in advanced materials – from computational discovery to industrial application. New materials are considered key to more powerful batteries, more efficient semiconductors, lighter aerospace components, and more sustainable manufacturing processes. Nicola Marzari, Director of NCCR MARVEL and Professor at EPFL, contributed to the report as one of 22 experts and puts its significance for Switzerland into perspective.