Regulation of AI

In Switzerland, there is not yet any overarching legislation that deals specifically with AI. For this reason, the Federal Council met on 12 February to discuss an overview of possible regulatory approaches to AI.

Ongoing work on the regulation of AI

On 12 February 2025, the Federal Council discussed an overview of possible regulatory approaches to AI. Based on this analysis, the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) will work with the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), the Directorate of International Law (DIL) and other relevant federal offices to draw up a bill on AI regulation to be submitted for consultation by the end of 2026.

The bill will implement the Council of Europe’s AI Convention by specifying the necessary legal measures, particularly in relation to transparency, data protection, non-discrimination and supervision. The Federal Council has also instructed OFCOM, in collaboration with the FOJ, the FDFA and the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), to draw up an implementation plan for legally non-binding measures such as industry solutions and voluntary commitment declarations. This plan is to be completed by the end of 2026.

Responsibilities

Artificial intelligence is a topic that affects practically all areas of the federal government’s remit. As a result, several bodies are currently engaging with AI in regulation.

  • Federal Office of Justice (FOJ): The Federal Office of Justice is currently preparing a draft bill on AI regulation (implementing the Council of Europe Convention) by the end of 2026
  • Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM): Responsible for drawing up further non-legally binding measures relating to AI in Switzerland
  • Directorate of International Law (DIL): Responsible for issues relating to international AI regulation, including coordinating and cooperating with the FOJ and OFCOM on implementation in domestic law
  • Data Science Competence Center (DSCC): Service provider for data science (FSO)
  • Data Protection (FDPIC): Monitoring compliance with the Data Protection Act (FADP)
  • Intellectual Property (IPI): Assessing the implications for copyright and patent law

Frequenlty Asked Questions (FAQs)

Law, regulation and data protection

Copyrights

Further information

Contact point

AI network of the Federal Administration
Digital Transformation and ICT Steering DTI Sector
Monbijoustrasse 91
Switzerland - 3003 Berne