Switzerland launches new vocational training in AI

The Swiss government is taking new technologies into account in the development of vocational training. It has approved the new profession of artificial intelligence specialist in response to the growing importance of AI in companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox An AI business specialist with a federal diploma is a tertiary-level professional qualification. People with this qualification are responsible for systematically exploiting the potential of AI, the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SEFRI) said in a press release on Tuesday. It went on to explain that these people are responsible for examining application possibilities and supporting AI-related projects throughout their lifecycle. The aim is to optimise operational processes, continuously develop products and services and improve working conditions, while ensuring that the use of AI is "responsible, efficient and compliant with economic, social and ethical requirements".