Building Trust in AI: Switzerland’s Vision for Transparent Innovation

Context

Switzerland has made a decisive move in artificial intelligence with the launch of Apertus, the country’s first fully open, multilingual large language model. Developed by ETH Zurich, EPFL, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre, Apertus is designed for transparency, accessibility, and trust. This initiative reflects Switzerland’s vision of achieving AI sovereignty by giving researchers and organizations the tools to innovate responsibly, free from dependence on closed commercial systems. It marks a major milestone in Europe’s effort to build ethical, inclusive, and open AI infrastructure.

What This Means for the Future

Apertus represents a turning point for open and transparent AI development. By releasing every aspect of the model to the public, Switzerland is setting a new global benchmark for accountability and collaboration. Open models like Apertus can help industries experiment more freely, accelerate digital transformation, and ensure compliance with emerging AI regulations. This approach strengthens Europe’s position as a global hub for ethical AI and demonstrates how innovation and transparency can go hand in hand.

Key Takeaway Insights

• AI sovereignty is accelerating worldwide

• Transparency builds lasting public trust

• Multilingual access drives wider inclusion

• Open models empower agile research

• Collaboration fuels stronger competitiveness

How We Can Help

Miskaro Consulting has the ability to help organisations harness open and transparent AI initiatives like Apertus by bridging strategic ambition with practical execution. We support clients in identifying high-impact use cases, designing responsible AI frameworks, and integrating open models into real-world operations. Through our expertise in transformation, assurance, and innovation, we enable leaders to build trusted, scalable, and compliant AI ecosystems that drive measurable value and sustainable competitiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.