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Sara Ibrahim

@saraibrah.bsky.social
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#AI and #Tech journalist at #SWIswissinfo.ch, the international arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. I focus on the impact of tech on society, reporting from Bern, Switzerland. Views are my own. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/sara-ib…

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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
4 million downloads – but who is actually using Switzerland’s open #AI model #Apertus? One year after its launch, I looked at where it’s being used, where it still falls short, and whether openness and transparency can make up for the performance gap. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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One year on, has Swiss AI model Apertus lived up to the hype?
One year after launch, Apertus has passed four million downloads and found real-world uses, but weaknesses on key tasks still limit its competitiveness.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#Estonia's Digital Affairs Minister Liisa Pakosta explains how Estonia became a global leader in digital government, what Switzerland could learn, and where the country draws the line on #AI in the public sector. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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Estonia’s Digital Affairs Minister: Switzerland never had a ‘burning need’ to go digital
Estonia built one of the world's most advanced digital governments. Minister Liisa Pakosta explains what Switzerland can learn and where AI should stop.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
As #datacentres grow in number and size, so does local opposition. In #Switzerland, one of the world’s most data-centre-dense countries, activist groups are protesting against new projects and #AI. These five charts explain why: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai... #UN #IEA #energy #water #co2
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These five charts explain why nobody wants a data centre next door
Five charts show why data centres are sparking opposition in Switzerland and beyond, from rising electricity demand to water and AI footprint.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
When #AI recommends, consumers buy. The question is: who shapes those recommendations? Think twice before buying what #chatbots recommend you. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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How AI chatbots can make you buy almost anything – and why Swiss companies can't ignore them
AI chatbots are powerful shopping advisers. As Swiss firms seek visibility in their answers, can consumers still trust their recommendations?
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Can Switzerland live without Big Tech? My colleague Kristian Foss and I spent a month trying to replace Apple, Google, Microsoft and other Big Tech services with Swiss and European alternatives. Read what happened in the first part of our experiment: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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Can Switzerland live without Big Tech? We put it to the test
Switzerland wants digital sovereignty, but escaping Big Tech is harder than it seems. Two journalists tested alternatives to Google, Apple and Microsoft.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
For decades, #avalanche forecasting has relied on experts manually analysing complex datasets, a process prone to false alarms. Now researchers at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF are using #AI to detect avalanche with high accuracy. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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Swiss AI model ‘listens’ to the mountain to detect avalanches
Far from being silent, mountains creak, vibrate and shift. Now, algorithms are learning to listen to them in order to detect avalanches and avoid accidents.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
The #EU wants to backtrack on parts of its strict #AI rules. Supporters say it’s about competitiveness. Critics call it a concession to Big Tech and US pressure. But for European and Swiss citizens, this is a worrying signal. Why it matters for #Switzerland: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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EU backslides on AI rules – what does it mean for Switzerland?
The European Commission wants to delay implementing parts of its new Artificial Intelligence Act, giving big tech companies more time to harness citizens’ data. The move could also affect Switzerland,...
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Switzerland’s #LLM #Apertus mirrors the gender and ethnic stereotypes seen in big commercial AI systems. Why? Transparency alone isn’t enough if the training data is biased. We need better datasets, independent audits, and more diverse tech teams. Full story here: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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Swiss AI shows bias despite transparency efforts
The Swiss AI model Apertus reproduces the biases already present in large commercial systems, showing how difficult it is to make AI truly fair.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The race for human-level #AI is on — and Switzerland is in it. Start-up Giotto.ai leads the global AI competition Arc Prize 2025, but experts warn: even the smartest models may never truly think like us. Read the full story⬇️ www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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Switzerland aspires to build ‘human’ artificial intelligence
Swiss developers aim to overtake global competitors in the race to develop an AI that can 'think' like humans. How close is it to the goal?
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
#AI skepticism may explain Switzerland’s tight #eID approval. Citizens fear data misuse and surveillance through AI, but rising use of public digital services shows the country is ready for the digital shift. @algorithmwatchch.bsky.social Read more: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai...
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How AI influenced Switzerland’s vote on e-ID
Distrust in AI and fear of data abuse by private companies are among the main concerns of Swiss voters.
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AlgorithmWatch CH @algorithmwatchch.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Dass der Bundesrat die #PlattformregulierungCH weiter hinauszögert, ist beunruhigend. ⚠️ Denn der Zugang zu verlässlicher Information – die Grundlage informierter Meinungsbildung – ist für unserer Demokratie unerlässlich. Mehr dazu im Artikel @saraibrah.bsky.social: www.swissinfo.ch/ger/wissensc...
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Der wachsende Einfluss von TikTok beunruhigt – doch die Schweiz will kein Verbot
Während die Sorge über den Einfluss von TikTok auf Demokratie und Jugendliche wächst, schliesst die Schweiz ein Verbot aus.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
TikTok's #AI-driven algorithm is under scrutiny for fueling addiction, election manipulation, and far-right content. The EU and researchers in Germany raise alarms. Meanwhile, Switzerland is slow to act. Read my latest article: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/... #TikTok #Algorithm #Democracy #AfD
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Why TikTok’s influence worries Europe – and why Switzerland is not immune
Switzerland has ruled out a ban despite growing concerns over youth mental health and democracy.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Switzerland is eyeing a role as a bridge in the global #AI race. With China’s strict AI regulations for State control, US AI mainly unregulated, and EU struggling to keep up with innovation, could Swiss neutrality help align ethical and safety standards? www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/...
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Why China’s approach to AI intrigues Switzerland
Switzerland is looking with interest at China as it aims to become a bridge between East and West in the global AI race.
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AlgorithmWatch CH @algorithmwatchch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Le Conseil fédéral continue de retarder la réglementation des réseaux sociaux et des moteurs de recherche. Nous lui donnons un coup de main et montrons de manière détaillée dans notre papier de position ce qui est nécessaire pour permettre un débat public constructif. #RéglementationDesPlateformesCH
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Le Conseil fédéral retarde la réglementation des réseaux sociaux et des moteurs de recherche - AlgorithmWatch CH
Malgré la concentration croissante du pouvoir au sein des grands groupes tech ou justement à cause de celle-ci, le projet de loi annoncé depuis un an pour réguler les plateformes en ligne comme Instag...
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The #EU announced at the AI in Action Summit in Paris €200 billion of investment in AI. A #CERN for #AI will be in the mix. Will Switzerland be part? Stay tuned to know more! digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-l...
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EU launches InvestAI initiative to mobilise €200 billion of investment in artificial intelligence
At the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched InvestAI, an initiative to mobilise €200 billion for investment in AI, including a ne...
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Switzerland is also out the list of countries that can receive unlimited amounts of #AI #chips from the US. If you want to know more about the US-China rivalry over AI, what it means for the world and what role Switzerland could play read this interview: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/...
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China-US rivalry over artificial intelligence: what role for Switzerland?
AI expert Bhaskar Chakravorti analyses the growing rivalry between the US and China on AI and Switzerland's possible role.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
What’s next for Switzerland now that #AI superchips from the US are off the table? With 2024 marking AI as a national priority, big moves are expected in 2025: tailored regulations, Swiss-made LLMs, & autonomous cars on the streets are among the main ones. Read more: www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/...
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Artificial intelligence in Switzerland: what’s new for 2025
Discover the latest Swiss AI developments in 2025. From responsible and inclusive AI to new regulations and digital platform laws.
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AlgorithmWatch CH @algorithmwatchch.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🗣️ «Wir müssen den Spiess umdrehen und Regeln für Plattformen aufstellen, um eine konstruktive öffentliche Debatte zu ermöglichen, die der Gesellschaft und der Demokratie zugutekommt» @angelamueller.bsky.social @estellepannatier.bsky.social. 🗞️ @saraibrah.bsky.social www.swissinfo.ch/ger/wissensc...
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Künstliche Intelligenz: Diese Änderungen stehen an in der Schweiz
Neue Vorschriften, ein „Schweizer ChatGPT“ und autonome Fahrzeuge: 2025 ist ein entscheidendes Jahr für die Entwicklung von KI in der Schweiz.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Switzerland's new #supercomputer, #Alps, ranks among the world's most powerful and runs on hydropower to minimize its environmental footprint. Yet, questions linger: How do we balance the energy needs of groundbreaking #AI #tech with its ecological impact? Thoughts? www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/...
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What’s the environmental cost of Switzerland’s new supercomputer?
The computers driving the latest advances in AI guzzle huge amounts of energy – can Switzerland find a way to power its version sustainably?
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
🔍 Swiss youth are rethinking careers in the age of #AI. With automation on the rise, jobs in healthcare & manual trades are becoming more attractive. How is the Swiss apprenticeship model evolving? Find out 👉 www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/... #AI #Education #Automation
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Swiss youth in vocational training seek jobs less prone to automation
In Switzerland and around the world, younger generations are re-assessing their career choices in response to growing automation driven by AI.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
AI-powered #braintech is revolutionizing #healthcare, but at what price? Risks include mind-reading and loss of mental #privacy. Geneva’s #UN urges #regulation as firms like #Neuralink outpace oversight. What's your take? #Neurotech #AI #MentalHealth #Ethics www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/...
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AI-powered neurotechnologies raise hopes and fears for health and privacy in Geneva
Neurotechnologies integrating artificial intelligence (AI) can treat diseases such as Parkinson's but they can also alter the brain and read the mind.
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Sara Ibrahim @saraibrah.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Hi #Bluesky community, I'm new here! I’m a journalist exploring how #AI and new #tech shape our world with a Swiss and global lens. Excited to connect and spark discussions. Follow me for updates and stories on the topic! 💡 www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/s... #TechJournalism #FutureOfTech #Innovation
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Sara Ibrahim Archives - SWI swissinfo.ch
Writes about the impact of new technologies on society: are we aware of the revolution in progress and its consequences? Hobby: free thinking. Habit: asking too many questions.
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