Bern, 3 October 2026 · News and Classification
On 2 October, the Federal Council adopted a report on the use of artificial intelligence and process automation. Priorities include translations, processing of requests and data management. [1] The project thus touches on a simple expectation to the state: concerns should be done quickly and carefully.
From the pilot project to everyday life
The report on the Postulat Silberschmidt describes a problem of implementation: Promising solutions often remain in the pilot stage, although different administrative units have similar tasks. It calls for better coordination, common services and a more reliable data base. [2] For citizens, success will only be visible if there are actually better processes.
A faster response would be a tangible step forward. Whether it is helpful at the same time depends on the content. An understandable letter, an accurate information or a comprehensible justification can cause more than an additional digital surface.
Data protection is already valid
The Swiss Federal Data Protection Officer notes that the applicable data protection law is also applicable to AI-based data processing, stressing transparency about the purpose, functioning and data sources, as well as protection measures at high risks. [3] New technology does not raise the existing requirements.
Classification: The benefit must be verifiable
From the point of view of the editors, the Federal Government should disclose the problem to be solved for specific applications, for example, the duration of processing, the frequency of errors and the effort that the applicants must continue to afford themselves.
Equally important is the question of responsibility. If a system provides information... [truncated for model]