Towards trusted AI: the Swiss way
Why do we talk about ‘trustworthy AI’?
Recommending a film does not have the same consequences as making a diagnosis or guiding an environmental decision. A trustworthy AI system in the life sciences must therefore be based on high-quality data, rigorously evaluated methods and specialist human supervision. In Geneva, an international scientific ecosystem is helping to develop these approaches.
Data sovereignty: must we choose between protection and cooperation?
Data sovereignty means retaining control over how data is stored, shared and used. In Switzerland, this is underpinned by national infrastructure (which is particularly secure for sensitive data such as health data) and scientific expertise in data management, whilst facilitating the international exchange of data that fuels scientific discoveries. Data protection and international cooperation are therefore complementary.
Why does Geneva play a key role in AI within the life sciences?
Geneva brings together a unique ecosystem of scientists, hospitals, international organisations and data infrastructure. This proximity fosters the development of reference data, scientific standards and international collaborations that are essential for trustworthy AI. As a city of multilateralism, Geneva serves as a meeting point for science, global health and international governance. As such, it will host the World Summit on AI in 2027.
Building trustworthy AI for living organisms starts with high-quality data — an area in which Geneva plays a key role.