http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/focus/digital.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/digital-antiquity.html Inscriptions from the Hellenistic and Roman periods are rich sources of information about life in ancient times. Databases make them available for research. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/digital-antiquity.html Simona Ryser; Translation: Gemma Brown 2026-04-08T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/grewe-brainfair.html Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems have difficulty understanding complex relationships. Benjamin Grewe wants to change this and draws his inspiration from biology. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/grewe-brainfair.html Interview: Roger Nickl; Translation: Meg Züblin 2026-03-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/postdoc-team-award.html A team of four researchers has won the UZH Postdoc Team Award for creating an AI tool that can search through thousands of UN documents for information on religion and spirituality. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/postdoc-team-award.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-01-26T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/Innovative-research-on-aging.html At the UZH Healthy Longevity Center, researchers working across disciplines are developing solutions that help older people live healthier, happier lives. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/Innovative-research-on-aging.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Georgia Gray 2026-01-21T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/transform-funding-line.html Two interdisciplinary projects have been awarded seed funding. One researches topics such as new forms of crime, while the other promotes the accountable use of AI. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/transform-funding-line.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Gemma Brown 2026-01-19T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/FutureU.html AI is rapidly changing how we work, learn and do research. The UZH think tank FutureU has developed future scenarios for universities in the digital age. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/FutureU.html Interview: Thomas Gull and Roger Nickl; Translation: Michael Jackson 2025-12-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/WIP.html Most people in Switzerland are worried about AI and the next generation of digital technology, but those who regularly use AI are more sanguine about it. While the youngest spend more time online, older people and those with little digital literacy are falling behind. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/WIP.html 2025-11-05T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/bad-news.html Communication scientist Anne Schulz is investigating how we can stay informed without harming our mental health. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/bad-news.html Text: Simona Ryser; Translation: Philip Isler 2025-10-28T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/japan.html A dialogue event series with Swiss and Japanese scholars created a unique platform to explore and discuss the impact of artificial intelligence. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/japan.html Carole Scheidegger 2025-10-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/using-ai-responsibly.html Artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating more and more areas of life. Scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) are developing new solutions, but they are also highlighting the consequences for our society. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/using-ai-responsibly.html Theo von Däniken; Translation: Michael Jackson 2025-09-24T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-journalism.html A vast majority of media professionals in Switzerland use AI tools in their day-to-day work but do so mostly to support their tasks rather than produce content. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-journalism.html 2025-09-22T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/re-experiencing-history.html Researchers in classical studies have developed a tool that creates AI images of antiquity that are grounded in history, offering fresh perspectives. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/re-experiencing-history.html Carole Scheidegger 2025-08-25T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/optimize-smartvote-with-ai.html An algorithm developed by computer scientists at UZH aims to enhance the quality of voting advice provided on the Smartvote online platform. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/optimize-smartvote-with-ai.html Theo von Däniken; Translation: Mark Rabinowitz 2025-07-03T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/false-heroes.html Roland Meyer studies how our perception of images is shifting in the digital world and why the political right loves AI-generated imagery. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/false-heroes.html Roger Nickl/Translation: Gemma Brown 2025-07-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/blockchain-virtual-expo.html At the Virtual World Expo 2025, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the city campus of the University of Zurich. The virtual experience was developed by the UZH Blockchain Center. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/blockchain-virtual-expo.html Carole Scheidegger 2025-06-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/fear-of-ki-risks.html Most people are generally more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence than about a theoretical future in which AI threatens humanity. This is shown by a new study from the University of Zurich. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/fear-of-ki-risks.html 2025-04-22T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/digital-religions.html An avatar priest, praying via app and artificial intelligence as a deity: UZH anthropologist Beth Singler researches the interplay between AI and religion. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/digital-religions.html Adrian Ritter, Translation: Georgia Gray 2025-03-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Social-Media-Happiness.html Young people spend a lot of their time on TikTok and other platforms. Yet this is no reason for parents to start panicking, according to the media researchers Sandra Cortesi and Daniel Süss. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Social-Media-Happiness.html Text: Brigitte Blöchlinger/Translation: Michael Jackson 2025-02-05T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Spracherkennung.html Current ASR systems achieve remarkable accuracy and may even surpass human performance. While they need to be trained on an incredible amount of data, humans acquire comparable skills in less time. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Spracherkennung.html 2025-01-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/AI-Shifts-Power.html Machines are not yet capable of thinking like we do. But if artificial intelligence evolves further and does everything better than humans can, it raises questions about what that means for society and whether humans will stay in control. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/AI-Shifts-Power.html Thomas Gull 2025-01-06T23:00:00Z