Swiss startups in the spotlight: a global media perspective

Time Magazine: Can AI Chatbots Ever Replace Human Therapists?

“This morning, my wellness coach reminded me to savour each exciting moment in my day but to always take time to rest and recharge. It’s good advice—good enough that I would believe it came from a human instead of an artificial intelligence algorithm anthropomorphized as a cartoon panda.” In her latest article, Jamie Ducharme of TIME magazine sheds light on the evolving landscape of mental health support with AI, featuring Swiss startup Earkick.

Forbes: Why Switzerland Thinks It Can Be Europe’s Tech Start-Up Capital.

Could Switzerland play host to a European equivalent of Silicon Valley? While London, Berlin and even Paris are typically thought of as Europe’s hubs for start-ups in the technology space, activity in the Swiss cities of Zurich and Lausanne has been accelerating fast in recent years. Big tech and venture capital are taking note, making significant investments in the country.

Sifted: How Einstein's old stomping ground became Europe's spinout capital

Yes, Europe’s tech scene is still far behind that of the US. But that’s not due to a lack of potential Mark Zuckerbergs, investors will tell you. Part of the problem is its universities. While clusters of entrepreneurial talent from US institutions like Stanford and MIT have founded giants like PayPal, European universities have struggled to spin out big successes. But a few institutions in Europe are stepping up their game to produce tech winners — and at the front of the pack is ETH Zurich.

Bloomberg: Switzerland’s Mad Scientists Soar to New Heights | Hello World with Ashlee Vance

Switzerland is full of advanced tech startups, thanks to business-friendly laws and an appetite for new ideas. We visit an inventor who makes drones do miraculous things and a company that’s growing human skin in a lab. The YouTube video features three startups: Verity, Cutiss and Loft Dynamics.

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