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HTW Chur testing chatbot
Chur – The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur is introducing a chatbot called Ladina as its press spokesperson for one week. This project is part of a bachelor’s thesis. Under the Multimedia Production degree course, students are becoming experts on the subject of digitalisation.
ETH researchers discover new docking sites for immunotherapies
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have evaluated the largest set of genetic data in cancer medicine. Through their analysis, they discovered new cancer-specific molecular changes, which could potentially serve as docking sites for cancer treatment.
Mindfire and SingularityNET working to improve AI
Zug – Mindfire and SingularityNET have entered into a strategic partnership. The companies both specialise in artificial intelligence (AI). Together, they intend to grow a combined talent pool in this field and build a decentralised hub for AI services.
Olga Feldmeier praises Swiss blockchain hub
Zug – Operating out of Switzerland was decisive for Xapo’s growth, says Olga Feldmeier. The “cryptoqueen” worked for the company, which is one of the world’s biggest bitcoin custodians, before founding her own startup in Crypto Valley.
ETH professor wins most prestigious mathematics award
Zurich – Alessio Figalli, Professor of Mathematics at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), has won the Fields Medal – or the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics”. ETH President Lino Guzzella described Figalli as an asset to Switzerland as a research centre.
Beer giant moving to Suurstoffi
Rotkreuz ZG – The world’s largest brewer AB InBev is moving to the Suurstoffi site in the canton of Zug. The brewer will be renting an entire floor in Switzerland’s first ever high-rise made of wood.
New funds to help Rapyuta Robotics grow
Zurich – Rapyuta Robotics, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, has secured US$ 9.5 million from Japanese investors. The startup develops cloud-based solutions that connect machines.
Unity Investment wins crypto award
Altendorf SZ – Unity Investment has received an award at the Crypto Currency World Expo. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area is building a huge computer centre to mine cryptocurrencies. The computers will be powered using renewable energy sources.
ETH researchers make architectural innovation
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have created the world’s first full-scale architectural project using 3D sand printing for its formwork. The creation is a lightweight concrete slab.
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