GENERATE AI-MPACT

The GENERATE AI-MPACT study was developed by Think Tank W.I.R.E. in partnership with the ETH AI Center for the Innovate Switzerland community. Innovate Switzerland lays the foundation for effective and sustainable innovation in the digital age. The community develops well-founded and practice-oriented thought leadership content for decision-makers in business, politics and society. At its core is the conviction that a responsible approach to cloud and AI technologies is crucial to transferring Switzerland's strengths from the analogue to the data economy and ensuring its long-term success.

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REGULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH FORESIGHT

«Innovate Switzerland» Position paper

The introduction of ChatGPT as the first publicly accessible application based on generative artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era—a "Sputnik moment" with global implications for the economy, science, and society. In this context, there is an international consensus that regulatory frameworks and global agreements are necessary to align the advantages of this new foundational technology with responsible usage. The EU, for instance, has adopted the "AI Act," the world's first comprehensive AI law, which establishes the legal framework and requirements for AI systems. As a successful economic, financial, and research hub, and as the host country for many international organizations, Switzerland is well-positioned to play a globally relevant role in the development and testing of AI in this new era. This position paper identifies two central cornerstones for Swiss AI regulation and eight priorities for legislators, scientists, and society to create a safe and trustworthy framework for working with AI.

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EMBRACING (IM)BALANCE

With the rapid spread of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), our daily lives are increasingly taking centre stage and becoming a critical component in the healthcare system of the future. Such a “life-care” system involves networks of traditional providers from the disease-oriented healthcare system, in addition to new players ranging from retailers to food manufacturers, real estate to mobility providers, and even Big Tech. However, the foundation lies on an adapted definition of quality of life that, in view of the growing number of risks in daily life, allows and even encourages enjoyment as a central element of a holistic healthcare system – alongside medical solutions and behavioural changes. This requires concrete indicators that help balance healthy and unhealthy behaviours as well as the different added values for biological, psychological, and social health.

The infographic "Embracing (Im)Balance" provides an overview of the interplay between health and lifecare as well as a balanced relationship between enjoyment and health optimisation.

SWISS DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY

«Innovate Switzerland» Position paper

Data-driven value creation is becoming a key factor for economic and societal prosperity. Therefore, it is increasingly important for individuals, organizations, and policymakers to effectively use and protect data. The position paper “Swiss Digital Sovereignty” highlights the importance of digital sovereignty for the future resilience of Switzerland and outlines the key areas of action.

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SLOW PANDEMICS

Reshaping everyday life in the upcoming age of illness.

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FUTURE UNIVERSITY

In a research project, W.I.R.E. analysed the current challenges that universities in Switzerland are facing, as well as the key drivers of change. Building on this analysis, the project has formulated theses and identified areas for action for the universities of the future, along with visions for education and research in the 21st century. The thesis paper, "FUTURE UNIVERSITY," serves as a foundation for a systematic and constructive exploration of the future landscape of universities.

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CTRL / SHRE / DEL

Data is the currency of the digital economy and the foundation of the future healthcare system. However, the notion that any data can turn to "gold" through mere collection falls short.

First and foremost, it is important to determine which data is genuinely helpful for the efficient treatment of diseases or for promoting a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, defining ownership and access rights with a corresponding value for data is essential—this creates the incentive to share individual data within ecosystems or make it available as a collective good for society.

How can we shape the handling of data in a way that benefits patients, businesses, and society? How do we need to define privacy so that sharing becomes attractive and trust in the system is strengthened? And does it require a right to be forgotten for this purpose?

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LANDSCAPE OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY AND SOCIETY

Future parameters of the digital world and strategic areas of action to foster trust and responsibility

After the focus for innovation in recent years was primarily characterized by technological advances, companies in particular are increasingly faced with the need to understand the consequences of digitalisation for society and to anchor them as an integral part of long-term business models. Set against this background, W.I.R.E. launches the «Future Society Association», an interdisciplinary platform for the early recognition of future societal conditions. For the «Swiss Digital Initiative» W.I.R.E. developed a map of the digital society. It provides an overview on the challenges and opportunities arising from the digital transformation in the next decade and identifies strategic fields of action for decision makers and organisations.

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RETHINKING CORPORATE COMMUNICATION

Theses and fields of action for intelligent communication of tomorrow.

W.I.R.E. thesis paper with guidelines for trustworthy and effective corporate communication - illustrated as an infographic in poster form.

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21ST CENTURY HEALTHCARE NEEDS

A Map of the needs and aspirations of Patients and Society on Future Healthcare.

Healthcare is changing as a result of digital transformation, increasing life expectancy and changing social norms. However, reshaping healthcare through sustainable innovation and the creation of uncontested market space does not primarily require an exclusive focus on technology, but a nuanced understanding of future healthcare needs – of patients as well as society. These future needs – which can be contradictory – are the foundation for effective solutions and technologies. This requires a renewed focus on social innovation aimed at future needs and the fundamental structures of healthcare systems as a next step in the process of redesigning healthcare.

Order your printed copy of the Future Healthcare poster for CHF 20- at info@thewire.ch.

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THE FUTURE OF LIFE SCIENCES

The ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management and the Think Tank W.I.R.E. visualise togehter with artist Marco Cresta tomorrow’s skills through life science professions in five thematic areas.

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RETHINKING DENTAL HEALTHCARE

As many industries, the dental healthcare market faces continuous and comprehensive changes. While the digital transformation is certainly a key driver and fuels predictions of major disruptions across all sectors, an exclusive focus on technology is not sufficient to understand the future market environment. As all technological progress is embedded in societal and demographic changes, a holistic and more nuanced understanding of framework conditions is required to develop a realistic perspective of dental care. Most of all, true innovation is not a result of pure technological potentials – on the contrary it is defined by benefits and values it provides for users, patients and the society.

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BEYOND THE DIGITAL HYPE

This year’s topic is “Beyond the digital hype”, focusing on what remains after the hype around digitization and how to create sustainable innovation based on new interdisciplinary networks across healthcare.

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SOLIDARITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Fields of action and consequences for insurances as a mode of solidarity for communities.

During the course of the Corona crisis, questions regarding solidarity gained new relevance. W.I.R.E. examined the topic of insurances as a mode of solidarity for communities and, created a map of ideas on behalf of the Sanitas Health Insurance Foundation.

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BACK TO HUMANS

Infographic on client needs in private banking and the role of people in the advisory process in the digital age.

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TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT

An infographic overview of mobility and its evolution from ABSTRAKT No. 15 – TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT.

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THE PARADOXES OF LONGEVITY

Strategies for long-term thinking and action illustrated as an infographic from ABSTRAKT No. 14 – FOREVER.

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THE FUTURE IS OURS

Scenarios for the future of everyday life

A life-phase model to present a possible outlook on the future of our everyday lives in the late 21st century. From ABSTRAKT No. 13 – THE FUTURE IS OURS

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