The EU AI Act Enters into Force: Implications for Swiss Companies

by Juerg Bloch, Simon Bühler, Clara-Ann Gordon, Janine Reudt-Demont

On 2 August 2024, the AI Act will enter into force as the world’s first regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). This newsletter provides an overview of the key transition periods and requirements that Swiss companies will face. It also outlines the significance of the AI Act for data science projects in Switzerland, how Switzerland is preparing for the introduction of its own AI regulation, and the challenges to be expected.