Computer Science
An AI future worthy of humanity
Politics
ETH Zurich
Ethicist Peter G. Kirchschlaeger highlights how artificial intelligence can be regulated worldwide – and is pleased to have the support of leading international figures.
How AI technology animates the fire creatures in the latest Pixar movie
TechTransfer
ETH Zurich
The latest animated film, Elemental, from Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studio was recently released in Swiss cinemas. The film revolves around the fiery Ember, who lives in Element City – a place where fire, water, earth and air beings live. The film is not only made in Hollywood, but also enabled by ETH technology.
Lasers enable internet backbone via satellite
Research
ETH Zurich
Optical data communications lasers can transmit several tens of terabits per second, despite a huge amount of disruptive air turbulence. ETH Zurich scientists and their European partners demonstrated this capacity with lasers between the mountain peak, Jungfraujoch, and the city of Bern in Switzerland. This will soon eliminate the necessity of expensive deep-sea cables.
“For very small problem sizes a classical computer is faster”
Research
ETH Zurich
In theory, quantum computers vastly outperform classical computers in terms of computing speed. For them to do so in practice, it is necessary to design more and novel high-speed algorithms, says ETH supercomputing specialist Torsten Hoefler.  
How should AI be used in the justice system?
Politics
ETH Zurich
Artificial intelligence promises to support judges in their decision-making. In fact, it renders their decisions and tasks more complex, argues Ayisha Piotti.
Learn a language by chatting with an AI tutor
TechTransfer
ETH Zurich
Quazel, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, has launched a language learning app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to engage users in conversations. The AI tutor adapts to the users' language skills and corrects their mistakes.
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