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US Restricts Swiss Access to AI Chips

2025-01-27

The US has tightened export controls on AI-related products, granting unrestricted access to crucial AI chips only to a select group of 'allies,' excluding Switzerland. This move has sparked concerns in Switzerland, as these chips are essential for academic research and commercial applications. The Swiss government is engaging with US authorities to ensure that Swiss research and industry are not unduly hampered, highlighting Switzerland's credentials as a reliable partner.

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The Future of Chocolate: Beyond Cocoa?

2024-12-24

Soaring cocoa prices, coupled with environmental concerns and labor issues, are creating a crisis in the Swiss chocolate industry. New EU regulations banning deforestation-linked products add further pressure. Startups are responding by developing cocoa-free alternatives, using ingredients like fava beans, oats, sunflower seeds, and carob. Innovative approaches include utilizing more of the cocoa fruit and even converting greenhouse gases into cocoa butter substitutes. While these technologies are nascent, the future of chocolate promises deliciousness, albeit with potentially altered sourcing.