Artificial Intelligence meets Reality – Apertus strengthens Switzerland's digital sovereignty

Switzerland is taking a big step forward in artificial intelligence: with Apertus, ETH Zurich, EPFL, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) have released a language model that is open, transparent, and multilingual.

Switzerland is therefore demonstrating that it is playing an active role in the global race for AI and digital sovereignty.

Why is Apertus important?

  • Open ource AI: The source code is freely accessible and promotes innovation.
  • Multilingualism: Optimized for European language areas, from German to French to Romansh.
  • Sovereignty:Data and infrastructure remain in Switzerland – a decisive advantage for security and trust.

 

What does this mean for companies?

Apertus shows what is technically possible. But the real benefits come when research finds its way into practice:

Secure: Secure: stepping stone hosts cloud and AI exclusively in Switzerland.

Practical: We make artificial intelligence applicable for SMEs and institutions.

Valuable: Our solutions simplify processes and support people in their everyday lives.

 

Invitation to the shift change 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025

Topic: Artificial Intelligence meets Reality 

Experience live how we translate research into concrete services. AI that is not only developed, but also applied.

Is artificial intelligence more than just a buzzword? More information and registration:

www.stepping-stone.ch/schichtwechsel

Video: ETH Zurich on Apertus