From soda recipes to hearing aids: The craziest artificial intelligence repair from Switzerland

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s lips since ChatGPT conquered the world. This situation also leaves its mark on the business world and research. Data from Deutsche Bank shows that a real investment bonanza is on the way.

Corporate investments have increased by 150 percent since 2019, reaching 160 billion francs per year; This is thirty times more than eight years ago. Bottom line: Researchers and companies are announcing new AI innovations almost every day. For some, this will likely remain a public relations move, for others it has the potential for profound change. Blick offers six applications.

No, Darling is not intended to be an AI-based partner for lonely souls. Behind the acronym is a research project carried out at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with hearing aid manufacturer Sonova. With the help of artificial intelligence, hearing aids will in the future be able to recognize relevant sounds for the user and filter out the rest. “In situations where there are many noise sources, it is a big challenge for those affected to follow a conversation,” says engineer and project manager Ruksana Giurda. The project is planned to be completed in 2024.

Blick’s verdict: A project that will make people sit up and take notice and could improve the lives of millions of people.

Swiss beverage maker Vivi Kola is launching a new recipe. So far it’s not unusual. But “Vivi Nova” was developed almost exclusively by various AI services, from the recipe (ChatGPT) to the packaging design (Midjourney). It took just two days from idea to final product. The drink will be available in Migros Genossenschaft Zurich stores starting from June.

Blick’s verdict: A refreshing PR stunt.

It is a nuisance when cats drag the birds or mice they hunt into the apartment. Thanks to artificial intelligence and Swiss ingenuity, this may soon be a thing of the past. The “Flappie” cat door was developed by the Widler brothers at ETH Zurich. Idea: A specially developed algorithm automatically checks whether the cat has anything in its mouth. If live or dead prey is detected, it remains locked up with the cat, bird, mouse or snake.

Blick’s verdict: It’s a gimmick that has the potential to be a bestseller.

A company from Saint-Sulpice VD wants to shake up the healthcare world with artificial intelligence. Sophia Genetics is a subsidiary of ETH Lausanne and wants to use DNA analyzes to improve treatment options for cancer and other diseases. Advances are made possible thanks to machine learning. This means: The more data in the database, the more accurate the diagnoses. The company has been listed on Nasdaq since 2021 and its value is estimated at almost 1.1 billion francs.

Blick’s verdict: If successful, the project will revolutionize the healthcare system.

Duolingo has already democratized language learning. Instead of language courses, which were once expensive, at least the basics of a language can now be easily learned using a smartphone. Now a Swiss start-up wants to go one step further. “Quazel” was founded by three Swiss teenagers. They have already won a famous financing program for startups. Idea: In the future, you will learn the language by talking to a chatbot about God and the world, instead of having to struggle with repetitive grammar exercises as before. Meanwhile, competition is also ready: Duolingo has already collaborated with chat GPT developer OpenAI and is offering a product similar to the three in Switzerland with Duolingo Max.

Blick’s verdict: A great idea, but a difficult venture in the shark tank of Silicon Valley.

Most of the time it has something to do with diets. Good intentions are quickly cast aside, or it is unclear exactly how dietary regulations should be implemented. This is where digital health company Ovivo from Altendorf SZ can help in the future. Last fall, Ovivo collaborated with the universities of Bern and Zurich to develop an application that evaluates photos of food and drinks using artificial intelligence. “The analysis system not only recognizes individual foods and estimates portion size, but also calculates the extent to which the person adheres to the Mediterranean diet on a weekly basis,” said researcher Stavroula Mougiakakou from the University of Bern. media release.

Blick’s verdict: It’s a promise of success for everyone involved, especially given the ever-increasing healthcare costs.

Source : Blick