AI regulations must strike a balance between innovation and safety 

What risks do citizens face in countries where artificial intelligence (AI) is not regulated, like Switzerland? Are more regulations a benefit or a drawback for a country’s economy and its population? Legal and medical expert Kerstin Noëlle Vokinger weighs in. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming key sectors, from medicine to labour, but it also raises risks and regulatory challenges. When can machines perform surgery instead of humans or how hospitals can use medical AI devices tested in countries with different quality standards? While the European Union (EU) and the United States have adopted different strategies for addressing such questions, Switzerland is taking its time: a proposal from the government for AI regulation, initially expected this year, have been postponed to 2025. Legal and medical expert Kerstin Noëlle Vokinger explains why targeted regulations are needed to balance innovation with the protection of rights. About Kerstin Noëlle Vokinger Kerstin Noëlle ...