DQBM Engaged in Swiss-Japanese Dialogue on AI and Society
As part of an ongoing partnership between UZH and leading Japanese institutions, researchers gathered in Osaka to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, legal systems, and public policy. The Zurich‑Japan Innovation Dialogue brought together experts from both countries for a focused exchange on technological and societal developments.
Michael Krauthammer of the Department of Quantitative Biomedicine emphasized that AI should serve as a tool to support human expertise, particularly in medicine. His input reflected DQBM’s role in shaping interdisciplinary conversations on responsible AI use. Legal scholar Florent Thouvenin highlighted regulatory contrasts between Switzerland and Japan, underlining opportunities for reciprocal insight.
The dialogue will continue in Zürich from 4 to 6 February 2026 at a joint symposium with Kyoto University, themed “Improving the Quality of Life – What We Can Learn From Each Other.”
Link: https://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/japan.html