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A matter of taste: Electronic tongue reveals AI inner thoughts

Finally some fun and fascinating news on AI. Penn State researchers have created an electronic tongue that uses AI to tell different liquids apart, like watered-down milk or various sodas, and check for food safety. This opens up a some cool possibilities to have AI as your very own food tester!

Hacking Kia: Remotely Controlling Cars With Just a License Plate

One more thing which doesn’t stop inspiring security-related articles: cars with a 24/7 internet connection. This time it’s KIA where attackers found a way to remotely open/lock the vehicles, start the motor, and many more things. The only thing needed is the license-plate number. So, it seems that the car manufacturers still don’t test their (…)

AI in Public Sector Decision-Making: Challenges, Risks, and Recommendations

This white paper will analyze the extent to which concerns surrounding different classes of public sector use of AI—process automation, AI-driven decision-making, and citizen service delivery with AI tools—differ, consider the existing national and supranational regulatory frameworks, and develop recommendations for strategic areas necessary to guide the usage of AI decision-making tools in the public sector. To achieve this the project will include document analysis, stakeholder interviews, and comparative research from other countries’ use cases and regulations.

Data Policy and Data Regulation in Switzerland

This project addresses the growing need for a strategic policy approach to data and data spaces in Switzerland, especially as the EU is rapidly advancing in this field. Since 2023, the Federal Chancellery, particularly the DTI (Digital Transformation and ICT Steering), has been consolidating efforts towards the “Swiss Data Ecosystem.” The C4DT at EPFL supports these efforts, aiming to develop a foundational document for Swiss data policy, focusing on the state’s role in the data ecosystem. This document will be crafted in collaboration with key policy actors in Switzerland and will include practical recommendations for the Federal Council and Parliament.

Deepfakes, Distrust and Disinformation: The Impact of AI on Elections and Public Perception

This full-day conference will explore the impact of gen AI on disinformation campaigns – specifically, deepfakes and disinformation created by gen A, but also the proliferation of disinformation through AI – and how such campaigns may impact elections outcomes (and trust in electoral systems). It is organized by the Center for Digital Trust (C4DT), EPFL in collaboration with EPFL’s AI Center and the Initiative for Media Innovation (IMI).

The Swiss Confederation E-ID Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure – Part 3

C4DT Demonstrator using the Swiss Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure This is our third article about the Swiss e-ID Journey. An overview of the system can be found in our first article, Switzerland’s e-ID journey so far [1a], and an introduction to the first steps of using the sandbox [8] in our second article, The Swiss (…)

Proof Systems for Mathematics and Verification

Promote and compare proof systems in formal verification, logic, and mathematics, motivated by the potential for collaboration between formal methods in computer science, collaborative formal mathematics, and AI.

The Swiss Confederation E-ID Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure – Part 2

The Swiss E-ID Journey This article is the second in a series of three articles which discusses C4DT’s experiences and takeaways testing the Swiss Confederation Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure, hereafter abbreviated as “sandbox”. In the first article, we looked over all the components of the sandbox, and its setup. In this article we delve deeper (…)

TRANSFORM 2024: Digital public service

TRANSFORM is an annual conference on digital transformation in the public sector. This year, around 200 people from administration, business and research will discuss the digital public service and the role of the state in the digital age.

Swiss Critical Infrastructure Data in the Cloud

May 28th, 2024, 09h15-12h00,EPFL by invitation only Introduction Ensuring the secure transmission and storage of vital data, imperative for societal, economic, and governmental functions, is a growing concern among politicians. The proliferation of cloud computing underscores the urgency of addressing this issue, making it a central focus in discussions on digitalization security. Acknowledging data’s central (…)

C4DT Technology & Policy Roundtable on “Swiss Critical Infrastructure Data in the Cloud”

In response to growing cybersecurity concerns, the C4DT at EPFL and NCSC are holding a Technology & Policy Roundtable on Switzerland’s critical digital data security. The exclusive, in-person event is by invitation only and aims to foster multidisciplinary dialogue under Chatham House rules. Key objectives include raising awareness of cloud-associated risks, classifying and enhancing the protection of key infrastructural data, and scrutinizing current security measures. With a strategic focus on collaboration, this roundtable represents a proactive step towards fortifying Switzerland’s cybersecurity infrastructure in the face of rapid digitalization.

The Swiss Confederation E-ID Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure

Posted on by Marwa Rezziki

This is the 1st part of a series of articles: The Swiss Confederation E-ID Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure The Swiss E-ID Journey C4DT Demonstrator using the Swiss Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure Empowering Digital Identities: The SSI Protocol Landscape Switzerland’s E-ID journey so far In 2021, the Swiss E-ID law proposition was rejected by a public (…)

The Swiss Confederation E-ID Public Sandbox Trust Infrastructure – Part 1

Switzerland’s E-ID journey so far In 2021, the Swiss E-ID law proposition was rejected by a public referendum. The reason for the refusal was due to privacy concerns in the implementation and management of that system. In a nutshell, the idea that a private entity would be in control of users’ data was frowned upon. (…)

Implementation of Multicloud Strategies

May/June [tbc}, 2024, 10h00-12h00online Introduction The adoption of multicloud architectures is a strategic response to evolving organizational needs in today’s digital landscape. Motivations for this transition include mitigating risks, such as disaster recovery and business continuity. Diversifying across multiple cloud providers enables organizations to weather potential service outages by seamlessly shifting services to maintain business (…)

Strategic Academic Alliance for Innovation in Cybersecurity and Digital Trust

Posted on by Camille Montemagni

A noteworthy development in the field of innovation sees EPFL, HEIG-VD and UNIL joining forces at the highest level, with the support of the Canton of Vaud, to unveil the outline of the [seal] Program. This initiative aims to stimulate collaboration between the three universities and accelerate the transfer of knowledge and technologies to the socio-economic fabric in the field of digital trust and cybersecurity. The launch of the Program includes a first call for projects dealing with cybercrime. Just as innovation drives our economy, digitalization drives innovation, and trust drives digitalization. In this context of the rapid digitization of our society, the notion of trust and security is at the heart of all concerns.