Swiss Day: Artifical Intelligence – who has the lead?

The rapid development of artificial intelligence in recent years has, up to now, seen limited regulation. Last summer, the European Union became the first jurisdiction to propose a horizontal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. This scope of the proposal is still subject of a contentious debate. It seems likely, though, that it will be adopted and have – like the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU – extraterritorial impact, on both sides of the Atlantic. A geopolitical element is also in play, as the actions of other major players, such as China, in this technological field remain unclear.