Switzerland 2027: Is a Global AI Treaty Possible? Amb. Thomas Schneider with Anirudh Suri

Описание: In this episode of the AI Futures podcast, host Anirudh Suri sits down with Ambassador Thomas Schneider who led the negotiations for the world's first binding international treaty on Artificial Intelligence.

As the person who will also be helping put together the 2027 Switzerland AI Summit, Ambassador Schneider shares his views on how Switzerland is adopting a decentralised, bottom-up approach to devising its AI strategy, unlike other countries that have a top-down, centralised approach.

He also shares how Switzerland is planning to leverage its "trusted hub" reputation in the world of AI as well.

We explore:

How can a small country compete with AI giants like the US and China? Discover why Switzerland doesn't have one single, centralised "AI strategy" and how they use an "agile ecosystem" to stay ahead.
Is a global treaty on AI actually possible? Hear from the person who negotiated with 55 countries to create shared AI rules for a fragmented world.
Will AI take our jobs in the next five years? We discuss the risk of 10% to 20% of office jobs being displaced and which skills humans must keep for themselves.
Can AI help save 'dying' languages? Learn about the *Apertus* project, an open-source tool designed to help small communities preserve their culture through technology.
Who is responsible when AI goes wrong? We explore the idea of "liability" and why companies should pay for the risks they create.
In a world optimized for efficiency, how do we ensure ecologically responsible energy choices are made in the development of AI infrastructure, models and applications?
How can we avoid some of the same mistakes made during the Industrial Revolution that are causing an ecological crisis now?