Oec #23 | Articles from the magazine
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Facts and figures on the focus topic of Responsible AI.
Focus | AI for Society: Bridging Technology and Ethics
More about Focus | AI for Society: Bridging Technology and EthicsArtificial intelligence is changing our society at unprecedented speed and uncertain outcome. Prof. Abraham Bernstein explains what it takes to develop Responsible AI.
Despite growing consensus on the need for Responsible AI, many organizations struggle to turn ethical principles into concrete practices. A study by Dr. Eleonora Viganò from the University of Zurich and colleagues sheds light on this challenge.
Focus | Five Principles for the Sensible Use of AI (DE)
More about Focus | Five Principles for the Sensible Use of AI (DE)AI is more than just technology - it is changing the way we think, work and make decisions. Five principles from alumna Cindy Candrian show how we can deal with artificial intelligence consciously and responsibly.
Focus | Preventing Harm Through Responsible AI
More about Focus | Preventing Harm Through Responsible AIAfter years in robotics and neural networks, alumnus Gabriel Gomez now works in Accenture’s Responsible AI Division, where he and a team of 20 specialists stress-test AI models to identify risks and prevent unintended harm.
Focus | Where Does Your Company Stand With the Use of AI? (DE)
More about Focus | Where Does Your Company Stand With the Use of AI? (DE)Alumni Oliver Bertschinger, Lea Eberle, Astrid Baumgartner, Martin Stalder and Nadine Fischer provide insights into the use of AI in their companies.
A selection of research projects and initiatives at our Faculty focusing on ethical, societal, and economic issues surrounding artificial intelligence.
Focus | How Do You Become an AI Architect? (DE)
More about Focus | How Do You Become an AI Architect? (DE)Alumnus Antonio Kümin is AI Architect at Adcubum AG, a Swiss software company for ERP solutions in the healthcare insurance sector. He gives an insight into his day-to-day work.
Student Portrait | Camilo Between Numbers and Nuances (DE)
More about Student Portrait | Camilo Between Numbers and Nuances (DE)Finance student Camilo moves confidently between Excel spreadsheets and the dance floor – and has clear plans for his future.
Student Awards | Award-Winning Theses With Impact
More about Student Awards | Award-Winning Theses With ImpactThe Faculty honored outstanding theses that address one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The following three theses at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral level received the SDG Impact Award 2025.
Research | Why Gold Is Important for Long-Term Wealth Accumulation (DE)
More about Research | Why Gold Is Important for Long-Term Wealth Accumulation (DE)In a recent study, Prof. Thorsten Hens and Alvin Amstein analyze the role gold plays in long-term wealth accumulation. The precious metal shows particular strength in times of crisis.
Can owning up to flaws help entrepreneurs win over investors? A research project led by Prof. Lauren Howe and Prof. Jochen Menges examines how investors respond when entrepreneurs “pitch imperfectly”.
Research | Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor (DE)
More about Research | Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor (DE)In Switzerland, the richest one percent own almost half of the wealth – partly due to cantonal differences in wealth taxation. These are the findings of a new study by Prof. Florian Scheuer.
Research | Cybersecurity of Small Devices: Why Bother?
More about Research | Cybersecurity of Small Devices: Why Bother?From smart speakers to factory sensors: Small devices are everywhere, but they often lack proper protection. Prof. Ivan De Oliveira Nunes and his team are addressing the cybersecurity challenges posed by these vulnerable systems.
Alumni Portrait | A Jump With Consequences (DE)
More about Alumni Portrait | A Jump With Consequences (DE)From jumping in at the deep end to global expansion: Alumnus Markus H. Gericke shapes the family business Gericke Group with vision and exemplary values.
In the new “In Conversation” column, we bring alumni and students together - and let them discuss the topics that are currently on their minds. Alumna Julia Trzicky and new graduate Tamara Lanza kick things off.
Events, tips and news from the community.
Professor Portrait | Rethinking Collaboration with AI (EN)
More about Professor Portrait | Rethinking Collaboration with AI (EN)Prof. Gerhard Schwabe explores how technology can enhance human collaboration. His work focuses on how digital tools, and now AI, support workflows and influence the way people think and interact.
Faculty | Making Strengths More Visible (DE)
More about Faculty | Making Strengths More Visible (DE)Martin Natter, Professor of Marketing, has been the new Director of the Department of Business Administration since February 2025. In this interview, he talks about his goals, new innovation projects and what good leadership means to him.
In each Spotlight column, Dean Harald C. Gall looks at a topic that is of particular interest to the faculty. This time: the future of equality, diversity and inclusion in accreditation.
Current news from the Faculty.
