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AI policy updates: Switzerland

Summary

In Switzerland: 1 AI policy change recorded across 1 jurisdiction. Each is dated, links to its official source, and shows what it means in practice.

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Entered into force
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Urgent or high impact
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Last updated · most recent change 12 Feb 2025

All changes (1)

Switzerland Routine Adopted

Swiss Federal Council chooses sector rules and the Council of Europe convention over an AI act

The Federal Council decided to ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention and implement it through targeted sector-specific changes plus self-regulation, with a consultation draft due by the end of 2026.

Practical impact: Swiss organisations will not face a horizontal AI law; transparency, data-protection and non-discrimination amendments are the ones to watch.

Federal Council AI regulatory approach (2025) Federal Council wants to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on AI Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)

Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.